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
4697B5
RGB
70, 151, 181
HSL
196, 44%, 49%
HSB
196, 61%, 71%
CMYK
61, 17, 0, 29
LAB
58, -19, -24
LCH
58, 30, 231
OKLCH
0.64, 0.09, 225
XYZ
22, 27, 48
LUV
58, -33, -33
HWB
196, 27%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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