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
499DAC
RGB
73, 157, 172
HSL
189, 40%, 48%
HSB
189, 58%, 67%
CMYK
58, 9, 0, 33
LAB
60, -23, -16
LCH
60, 28, 215
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 211
XYZ
22, 29, 43
LUV
60, -35, -20
HWB
189, 29%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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