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
41A5BC
RGB
65, 165, 188
HSL
191, 49%, 50%
HSB
191, 65%, 74%
CMYK
65, 12, 0, 26
LAB
63, -25, -21
LCH
63, 32, 220
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 216
XYZ
25, 32, 52
LUV
63, -39, -28
HWB
191, 25%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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