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
49AFCF
RGB
73, 175, 207
HSL
194, 58%, 55%
HSB
194, 65%, 81%
CMYK
65, 15, 0, 19
LAB
67, -23, -26
LCH
67, 35, 228
OKLCH
0.71, 0.10, 222
XYZ
29, 37, 65
LUV
67, -40, -36
HWB
194, 29%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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