Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
048AC5
RGB
4, 138, 197
HSL
198, 96%, 39%
HSB
198, 98%, 77%
CMYK
98, 30, 0, 23
LAB
54, -15, -40
LCH
54, 43, 249
OKLCH
0.60, 0.13, 238
XYZ
19, 22, 56
LUV
54, -35, -59
HWB
198, 2%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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