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
498FC2
RGB
73, 143, 194
HSL
205, 50%, 52%
HSB
205, 62%, 76%
CMYK
62, 26, 0, 24
LAB
57, -11, -34
LCH
57, 35, 252
OKLCH
0.63, 0.10, 243
XYZ
22, 25, 55
LUV
57, -28, -50
HWB
205, 29%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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