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
4292CE
RGB
66, 146, 206
HSL
206, 59%, 53%
HSB
206, 68%, 81%
CMYK
68, 29, 0, 19
LAB
58, -11, -39
LCH
58, 40, 255
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 244
XYZ
24, 26, 62
LUV
58, -31, -58
HWB
206, 26%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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