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
2099BF
RGB
32, 153, 191
HSL
194, 71%, 44%
HSB
194, 83%, 75%
CMYK
83, 20, 0, 25
LAB
58, -23, -29
LCH
58, 37, 232
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 225
XYZ
21, 27, 53
LUV
58, -39, -41
HWB
194, 13%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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