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
4993BA
RGB
73, 147, 186
HSL
201, 45%, 51%
HSB
201, 61%, 73%
CMYK
61, 21, 0, 27
LAB
57, -15, -28
LCH
57, 32, 242
OKLCH
0.63, 0.09, 234
XYZ
22, 26, 50
LUV
57, -30, -40
HWB
201, 29%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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