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
479CDB
RGB
71, 156, 219
HSL
206, 67%, 57%
HSB
206, 68%, 86%
CMYK
68, 29, 0, 14
LAB
61, -11, -40
LCH
61, 42, 254
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 244
XYZ
27, 30, 71
LUV
61, -33, -61
HWB
206, 28%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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