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
49ADE6
RGB
73, 173, 230
HSL
202, 76%, 59%
HSB
202, 68%, 90%
CMYK
68, 25, 0, 10
LAB
67, -16, -38
LCH
67, 41, 247
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 237
XYZ
32, 37, 80
LUV
67, -38, -57
HWB
202, 29%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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