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
4196E2
RGB
65, 150, 226
HSL
208, 74%, 57%
HSB
208, 71%, 89%
CMYK
71, 34, 0, 11
LAB
60, -7, -47
LCH
60, 47, 261
OKLCH
0.66, 0.14, 249
XYZ
27, 28, 76
LUV
60, -31, -72
HWB
208, 25%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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