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
488FD9
RGB
72, 143, 217
HSL
211, 66%, 57%
HSB
211, 67%, 85%
CMYK
67, 34, 0, 15
LAB
57, -5, -45
LCH
57, 46, 264
OKLCH
0.64, 0.13, 251
XYZ
25, 26, 69
LUV
57, -28, -69
HWB
211, 28%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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