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
49A2FF
RGB
73, 162, 255
HSL
211, 100%, 64%
HSB
211, 71%, 100%
CMYK
71, 36, 0, 0
LAB
65, -4, -55
LCH
65, 55, 266
OKLCH
0.70, 0.16, 252
XYZ
34, 34, 99
LUV
65, -33, -86
HWB
211, 29%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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