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
4495D3
RGB
68, 149, 211
HSL
206, 62%, 55%
HSB
206, 68%, 83%
CMYK
68, 29, 0, 17
LAB
59, -10, -40
LCH
59, 41, 255
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 245
XYZ
25, 27, 66
LUV
59, -31, -60
HWB
206, 27%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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