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
1888CF
RGB
24, 136, 207
HSL
203, 79%, 45%
HSB
203, 88%, 81%
CMYK
88, 34, 0, 19
LAB
54, -10, -46
LCH
54, 47, 257
OKLCH
0.60, 0.14, 244
XYZ
20, 22, 62
LUV
54, -33, -68
HWB
203, 9%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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