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
009CF9
RGB
0, 156, 249
HSL
202, 100%, 49%
HSB
202, 100%, 98%
CMYK
100, 37, 0, 2
LAB
61, -9, -57
LCH
61, 58, 261
OKLCH
0.67, 0.17, 246
XYZ
29, 31, 94
LUV
61, -38, -88
HWB
202, 0%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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