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
49DFF6
RGB
73, 223, 246
HSL
188, 91%, 63%
HSB
188, 70%, 96%
CMYK
70, 9, 0, 4
LAB
82, -35, -23
LCH
82, 42, 214
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 210
XYZ
46, 61, 97
LUV
82, -54, -31
HWB
188, 29%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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