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
49DDFC
RGB
73, 221, 252
HSL
190, 97%, 64%
HSB
190, 71%, 99%
CMYK
71, 12, 0, 1
LAB
81, -33, -27
LCH
81, 43, 220
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 215
XYZ
46, 60, 101
LUV
81, -53, -38
HWB
190, 29%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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