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
009FD2
RGB
0, 159, 210
HSL
195, 100%, 41%
HSB
195, 100%, 82%
CMYK
100, 24, 0, 18
LAB
61, -22, -37
LCH
61, 43, 239
OKLCH
0.66, 0.13, 230
XYZ
24, 29, 65
LUV
61, -41, -53
HWB
195, 0%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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