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
629BD3
RGB
98, 155, 211
HSL
210, 56%, 61%
HSB
210, 54%, 83%
CMYK
54, 27, 0, 17
LAB
62, -7, -35
LCH
62, 36, 258
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 249
XYZ
29, 31, 66
LUV
62, -26, -53
HWB
210, 38%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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