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
49C2FA
RGB
73, 194, 250
HSL
199, 95%, 63%
HSB
199, 71%, 98%
CMYK
71, 22, 0, 2
LAB
74, -21, -38
LCH
74, 44, 241
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 232
XYZ
39, 47, 97
LUV
74, -44, -58
HWB
199, 29%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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