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
4491C9
RGB
68, 145, 201
HSL
205, 55%, 53%
HSB
205, 66%, 79%
CMYK
66, 28, 0, 21
LAB
57, -11, -37
LCH
57, 38, 253
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 243
XYZ
23, 26, 59
LUV
57, -30, -55
HWB
205, 27%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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