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
2290BC
RGB
34, 144, 188
HSL
197, 69%, 44%
HSB
197, 82%, 74%
CMYK
82, 23, 0, 26
LAB
55, -19, -32
LCH
55, 37, 239
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 231
XYZ
20, 24, 51
LUV
55, -36, -46
HWB
197, 13%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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