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
49C2ED
RGB
73, 194, 237
HSL
196, 82%, 61%
HSB
196, 69%, 93%
CMYK
69, 18, 0, 7
LAB
73, -25, -32
LCH
73, 40, 232
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 226
XYZ
37, 46, 87
LUV
73, -45, -47
HWB
196, 29%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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