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
489DF0
RGB
72, 157, 240
HSL
210, 85%, 61%
HSB
210, 70%, 94%
CMYK
70, 35, 0, 6
LAB
62, -6, -50
LCH
62, 50, 263
OKLCH
0.68, 0.15, 250
XYZ
30, 32, 87
LUV
62, -32, -78
HWB
210, 28%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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