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
449FD1
RGB
68, 159, 209
HSL
201, 61%, 54%
HSB
201, 67%, 82%
CMYK
67, 24, 0, 18
LAB
62, -16, -34
LCH
62, 38, 245
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 236
XYZ
26, 31, 65
LUV
62, -35, -51
HWB
201, 27%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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