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
49DEFA
RGB
73, 222, 250
HSL
189, 95%, 63%
HSB
189, 71%, 98%
CMYK
71, 11, 0, 2
LAB
82, -34, -26
LCH
82, 43, 217
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 213
XYZ
46, 61, 100
LUV
82, -54, -36
HWB
189, 29%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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