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
49CCF7
RGB
73, 204, 247
HSL
195, 92%, 63%
HSB
195, 70%, 97%
CMYK
70, 17, 0, 3
LAB
76, -27, -32
LCH
76, 42, 230
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 224
XYZ
41, 51, 96
LUV
76, -48, -47
HWB
195, 29%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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