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
4995CB
RGB
73, 149, 203
HSL
205, 56%, 54%
HSB
205, 64%, 80%
CMYK
64, 27, 0, 20
LAB
59, -12, -35
LCH
59, 37, 252
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 242
XYZ
24, 27, 60
LUV
59, -30, -53
HWB
205, 29%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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