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
429AAE
RGB
66, 154, 174
HSL
191, 45%, 47%
HSB
191, 62%, 68%
CMYK
62, 11, 0, 32
LAB
59, -23, -19
LCH
59, 29, 220
OKLCH
0.64, 0.09, 215
XYZ
21, 27, 44
LUV
59, -35, -25
HWB
191, 26%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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