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
469FB3
RGB
70, 159, 179
HSL
191, 44%, 49%
HSB
191, 61%, 70%
CMYK
61, 11, 0, 30
LAB
61, -23, -19
LCH
61, 30, 219
OKLCH
0.66, 0.09, 215
XYZ
23, 29, 47
LUV
61, -36, -25
HWB
191, 27%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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