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
4396E4
RGB
67, 150, 228
HSL
209, 75%, 58%
HSB
209, 71%, 89%
CMYK
71, 34, 0, 11
LAB
60, -6, -48
LCH
60, 48, 262
OKLCH
0.66, 0.14, 250
XYZ
27, 29, 77
LUV
60, -31, -73
HWB
209, 26%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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