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
4496FF
RGB
68, 150, 255
HSL
214, 100%, 63%
HSB
214, 73%, 100%
CMYK
73, 41, 0, 0
LAB
61, 2, -61
LCH
61, 61, 272
OKLCH
0.67, 0.17, 256
XYZ
31, 30, 99
LUV
61, -30, -95
HWB
214, 27%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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