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
409CB1
RGB
64, 156, 177
HSL
191, 47%, 47%
HSB
191, 64%, 69%
CMYK
64, 12, 0, 31
LAB
60, -23, -20
LCH
60, 30, 220
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 215
XYZ
22, 28, 46
LUV
60, -36, -26
HWB
191, 25%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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