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
4791DA
RGB
71, 145, 218
HSL
210, 67%, 57%
HSB
210, 67%, 85%
CMYK
67, 33, 0, 15
LAB
58, -6, -45
LCH
58, 45, 263
OKLCH
0.64, 0.13, 250
XYZ
25, 27, 70
LUV
58, -29, -69
HWB
210, 28%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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