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
49AFD7
RGB
73, 175, 215
HSL
197, 64%, 56%
HSB
197, 66%, 84%
CMYK
66, 19, 0, 16
LAB
67, -21, -30
LCH
67, 36, 234
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 227
XYZ
30, 37, 70
LUV
67, -39, -43
HWB
197, 29%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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