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
489AB8
RGB
72, 154, 184
HSL
196, 44%, 50%
HSB
196, 61%, 72%
CMYK
61, 16, 0, 28
LAB
59, -19, -24
LCH
59, 30, 231
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 225
XYZ
23, 28, 50
LUV
59, -33, -33
HWB
196, 28%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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