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
469EC0
RGB
70, 158, 192
HSL
197, 49%, 51%
HSB
197, 64%, 75%
CMYK
64, 18, 0, 25
LAB
61, -19, -26
LCH
61, 32, 233
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 227
XYZ
24, 30, 54
LUV
61, -35, -37
HWB
197, 27%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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