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
409CB8
RGB
64, 156, 184
HSL
194, 48%, 49%
HSB
194, 65%, 72%
CMYK
65, 15, 0, 28
LAB
60, -22, -23
LCH
60, 32, 227
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 221
XYZ
23, 28, 50
LUV
60, -36, -32
HWB
194, 25%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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