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
4491D5
RGB
68, 145, 213
HSL
208, 63%, 55%
HSB
208, 68%, 84%
CMYK
68, 32, 0, 16
LAB
58, -8, -43
LCH
58, 43, 260
OKLCH
0.64, 0.13, 248
XYZ
25, 26, 67
LUV
58, -30, -65
HWB
208, 27%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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