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
48A7FA
RGB
72, 167, 250
HSL
208, 95%, 63%
HSB
208, 71%, 98%
CMYK
71, 33, 0, 2
LAB
66, -8, -50
LCH
66, 51, 261
OKLCH
0.71, 0.15, 248
XYZ
34, 36, 96
LUV
66, -35, -79
HWB
208, 28%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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