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
109EF8
RGB
16, 158, 248
HSL
203, 94%, 52%
HSB
203, 94%, 97%
CMYK
94, 36, 0, 3
LAB
62, -9, -55
LCH
62, 56, 260
OKLCH
0.68, 0.17, 246
XYZ
29, 31, 93
LUV
62, -38, -86
HWB
203, 6%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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