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
49A2BA
RGB
73, 162, 186
HSL
193, 45%, 51%
HSB
193, 61%, 73%
CMYK
61, 13, 0, 27
LAB
62, -22, -21
LCH
62, 31, 223
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 218
XYZ
25, 31, 51
LUV
62, -36, -28
HWB
193, 29%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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