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
489AB2
RGB
72, 154, 178
HSL
194, 42%, 49%
HSB
194, 60%, 70%
CMYK
60, 13, 0, 30
LAB
59, -21, -21
LCH
59, 29, 225
OKLCH
0.64, 0.09, 220
XYZ
22, 28, 46
LUV
59, -33, -28
HWB
194, 28%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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