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
499FC6
RGB
73, 159, 198
HSL
199, 52%, 53%
HSB
199, 63%, 78%
CMYK
63, 20, 0, 22
LAB
61, -18, -28
LCH
61, 34, 238
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 231
XYZ
25, 30, 58
LUV
61, -34, -41
HWB
199, 29%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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