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
4892ED
RGB
72, 146, 237
HSL
213, 82%, 61%
HSB
213, 70%, 93%
CMYK
70, 38, 0, 7
LAB
59, -1, -54
LCH
59, 54, 269
OKLCH
0.66, 0.15, 255
XYZ
28, 28, 84
LUV
59, -28, -83
HWB
213, 28%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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