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
49CDFF
RGB
73, 205, 255
HSL
196, 100%, 64%
HSB
196, 71%, 100%
CMYK
71, 20, 0, 0
LAB
77, -25, -36
LCH
77, 44, 235
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 228
XYZ
43, 52, 102
LUV
77, -48, -53
HWB
196, 29%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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