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
49B4FF
RGB
73, 180, 255
HSL
205, 100%, 64%
HSB
205, 71%, 100%
CMYK
71, 29, 0, 0
LAB
70, -13, -47
LCH
70, 49, 254
OKLCH
0.74, 0.15, 243
XYZ
37, 41, 101
LUV
70, -39, -73
HWB
205, 29%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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