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
228FB7
RGB
34, 143, 183
HSL
196, 69%, 43%
HSB
196, 81%, 72%
CMYK
81, 22, 0, 28
LAB
55, -20, -30
LCH
55, 36, 236
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 228
XYZ
19, 23, 48
LUV
55, -36, -42
HWB
196, 13%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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