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
419DB3
RGB
65, 157, 179
HSL
192, 47%, 48%
HSB
192, 64%, 70%
CMYK
64, 12, 0, 30
LAB
60, -23, -20
LCH
60, 31, 221
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 216
XYZ
22, 28, 47
LUV
60, -36, -27
HWB
192, 25%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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