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
489BFB
RGB
72, 155, 251
HSL
212, 96%, 63%
HSB
212, 71%, 98%
CMYK
71, 38, 0, 2
LAB
62, -2, -56
LCH
62, 56, 268
OKLCH
0.68, 0.16, 254
XYZ
32, 32, 96
LUV
62, -31, -88
HWB
212, 28%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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