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
429EB2
RGB
66, 158, 178
HSL
191, 46%, 48%
HSB
191, 63%, 70%
CMYK
63, 11, 0, 30
LAB
60, -24, -19
LCH
60, 30, 219
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 214
XYZ
23, 29, 46
LUV
60, -36, -25
HWB
191, 26%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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