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
49E7FC
RGB
73, 231, 252
HSL
187, 97%, 64%
HSB
187, 71%, 99%
CMYK
71, 8, 0, 1
LAB
84, -37, -23
LCH
84, 44, 212
OKLCH
0.86, 0.13, 208
XYZ
49, 66, 102
LUV
84, -57, -30
HWB
187, 29%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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