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
2292FF
RGB
34, 146, 255
HSL
210, 100%, 57%
HSB
210, 87%, 100%
CMYK
87, 43, 0, 0
LAB
59, 0, -64
LCH
59, 64, 270
OKLCH
0.66, 0.19, 253
XYZ
29, 28, 98
LUV
59, -33, -99
HWB
210, 13%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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