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
49D0EF
RGB
73, 208, 239
HSL
191, 84%, 61%
HSB
191, 69%, 94%
CMYK
69, 13, 0, 6
LAB
77, -30, -27
LCH
77, 40, 221
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 216
XYZ
41, 53, 90
LUV
77, -50, -37
HWB
191, 29%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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