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
4895CE
RGB
72, 149, 206
HSL
206, 58%, 55%
HSB
206, 65%, 81%
CMYK
65, 28, 0, 19
LAB
59, -11, -37
LCH
59, 39, 254
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 243
XYZ
25, 27, 62
LUV
59, -30, -55
HWB
206, 28%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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