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
1895F4
RGB
24, 149, 244
HSL
206, 91%, 53%
HSB
206, 90%, 96%
CMYK
90, 39, 0, 4
LAB
59, -6, -57
LCH
59, 58, 264
OKLCH
0.66, 0.17, 249
XYZ
27, 28, 90
LUV
59, -35, -89
HWB
206, 9%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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