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
49C1D4
RGB
73, 193, 212
HSL
188, 62%, 56%
HSB
188, 66%, 83%
CMYK
66, 9, 0, 17
LAB
72, -30, -20
LCH
72, 36, 214
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 210
XYZ
34, 44, 69
LUV
72, -46, -26
HWB
188, 29%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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