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
499DB7
RGB
73, 157, 183
HSL
194, 43%, 50%
HSB
194, 60%, 72%
CMYK
60, 14, 0, 28
LAB
60, -21, -22
LCH
60, 30, 227
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 221
XYZ
23, 29, 49
LUV
60, -34, -30
HWB
194, 29%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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