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
499CD9
RGB
73, 156, 217
HSL
205, 65%, 57%
HSB
205, 66%, 85%
CMYK
66, 28, 0, 15
LAB
61, -11, -39
LCH
61, 41, 254
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 243
XYZ
27, 30, 70
LUV
61, -32, -59
HWB
205, 29%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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