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
49EFFE
RGB
73, 239, 254
HSL
185, 99%, 64%
HSB
185, 71%, 100%
CMYK
71, 6, 0, 0
LAB
87, -40, -20
LCH
87, 45, 207
OKLCH
0.88, 0.13, 204
XYZ
51, 70, 105
LUV
87, -59, -26
HWB
185, 29%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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