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
4294E9
RGB
66, 148, 233
HSL
211, 79%, 59%
HSB
211, 72%, 91%
CMYK
72, 36, 0, 9
LAB
59, -4, -51
LCH
59, 51, 266
OKLCH
0.66, 0.15, 252
XYZ
28, 28, 81
LUV
59, -30, -79
HWB
211, 26%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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