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
409FCE
RGB
64, 159, 206
HSL
200, 59%, 53%
HSB
200, 69%, 81%
CMYK
69, 23, 0, 19
LAB
61, -17, -33
LCH
61, 37, 242
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 234
XYZ
26, 30, 63
LUV
61, -36, -48
HWB
200, 25%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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