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
489FC7
RGB
72, 159, 199
HSL
199, 53%, 53%
HSB
199, 64%, 78%
CMYK
64, 20, 0, 22
LAB
61, -18, -29
LCH
61, 34, 238
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 231
XYZ
25, 30, 59
LUV
61, -34, -42
HWB
199, 28%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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