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
4495EF
RGB
68, 149, 239
HSL
212, 84%, 60%
HSB
212, 72%, 94%
CMYK
72, 38, 0, 6
LAB
60, -3, -53
LCH
60, 53, 267
OKLCH
0.66, 0.16, 253
XYZ
29, 29, 86
LUV
60, -30, -83
HWB
212, 27%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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