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
439EE2
RGB
67, 158, 226
HSL
206, 73%, 57%
HSB
206, 70%, 89%
CMYK
70, 30, 0, 11
LAB
62, -11, -43
LCH
62, 44, 256
OKLCH
0.67, 0.13, 244
XYZ
28, 31, 76
LUV
62, -34, -66
HWB
206, 26%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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