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
439BE4
RGB
67, 155, 228
HSL
207, 75%, 58%
HSB
207, 71%, 89%
CMYK
71, 32, 0, 11
LAB
61, -9, -45
LCH
61, 46, 259
OKLCH
0.67, 0.14, 247
XYZ
28, 30, 78
LUV
61, -33, -70
HWB
207, 26%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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