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
49CBFD
RGB
73, 203, 253
HSL
197, 98%, 64%
HSB
197, 71%, 99%
CMYK
71, 20, 0, 1
LAB
76, -25, -36
LCH
76, 43, 235
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 228
XYZ
42, 51, 101
LUV
76, -47, -53
HWB
197, 29%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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