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
439CAE
RGB
67, 156, 174
HSL
190, 44%, 47%
HSB
190, 61%, 68%
CMYK
61, 10, 0, 32
LAB
60, -23, -18
LCH
60, 29, 217
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 213
XYZ
22, 28, 44
LUV
60, -36, -23
HWB
190, 26%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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