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
0091C2
RGB
0, 145, 194
HSL
195, 100%, 38%
HSB
195, 100%, 76%
CMYK
100, 25, 0, 24
LAB
56, -20, -35
LCH
56, 40, 241
OKLCH
0.62, 0.12, 231
XYZ
20, 24, 55
LUV
56, -38, -51
HWB
195, 0%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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