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
488DC1
RGB
72, 141, 193
HSL
206, 49%, 52%
HSB
206, 63%, 76%
CMYK
63, 27, 0, 24
LAB
56, -10, -34
LCH
56, 36, 253
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 243
XYZ
22, 24, 54
LUV
56, -28, -51
HWB
206, 28%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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