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
499ECA
RGB
73, 158, 202
HSL
200, 55%, 54%
HSB
200, 64%, 79%
CMYK
64, 22, 0, 21
LAB
61, -16, -31
LCH
61, 35, 242
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 234
XYZ
26, 30, 60
LUV
61, -34, -45
HWB
200, 29%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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