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
4898FD
RGB
72, 152, 253
HSL
213, 98%, 64%
HSB
213, 72%, 99%
CMYK
72, 40, 0, 1
LAB
62, 1, -58
LCH
62, 59, 271
OKLCH
0.68, 0.17, 256
XYZ
32, 31, 97
LUV
62, -30, -92
HWB
213, 28%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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