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
0091FC
RGB
0, 145, 252
HSL
205, 100%, 49%
HSB
205, 100%, 99%
CMYK
100, 42, 0, 1
LAB
58, -2, -63
LCH
58, 63, 268
OKLCH
0.65, 0.19, 251
XYZ
28, 27, 96
LUV
58, -34, -98
HWB
205, 0%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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