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
489ABF
RGB
72, 154, 191
HSL
199, 48%, 52%
HSB
199, 62%, 75%
CMYK
62, 19, 0, 25
LAB
60, -17, -27
LCH
60, 32, 237
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 230
XYZ
24, 28, 53
LUV
60, -33, -39
HWB
199, 28%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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