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
409BC8
RGB
64, 155, 200
HSL
200, 55%, 52%
HSB
200, 68%, 78%
CMYK
68, 23, 0, 22
LAB
60, -17, -32
LCH
60, 36, 242
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 233
XYZ
24, 29, 59
LUV
60, -34, -46
HWB
200, 25%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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