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
488ED6
RGB
72, 142, 214
HSL
210, 63%, 56%
HSB
210, 66%, 84%
CMYK
66, 34, 0, 16
LAB
57, -5, -44
LCH
57, 45, 263
OKLCH
0.63, 0.13, 251
XYZ
24, 26, 67
LUV
57, -28, -67
HWB
210, 28%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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