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
49A3BF
RGB
73, 163, 191
HSL
194, 48%, 52%
HSB
194, 62%, 75%
CMYK
62, 15, 0, 25
LAB
62, -21, -23
LCH
62, 31, 227
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 221
XYZ
25, 31, 54
LUV
62, -36, -32
HWB
194, 29%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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