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
4994FA
RGB
73, 148, 250
HSL
215, 95%, 63%
HSB
215, 71%, 98%
CMYK
71, 41, 0, 2
LAB
60, 2, -59
LCH
60, 59, 272
OKLCH
0.67, 0.17, 257
XYZ
31, 29, 95
LUV
60, -28, -92
HWB
215, 29%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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