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
4297D0
RGB
66, 151, 208
HSL
204, 60%, 54%
HSB
204, 68%, 82%
CMYK
68, 27, 0, 18
LAB
59, -13, -37
LCH
59, 40, 252
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 241
XYZ
25, 28, 64
LUV
59, -32, -56
HWB
204, 26%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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