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
229CE9
RGB
34, 156, 233
HSL
203, 82%, 52%
HSB
203, 85%, 91%
CMYK
85, 33, 0, 9
LAB
61, -12, -49
LCH
61, 50, 256
OKLCH
0.67, 0.15, 243
XYZ
27, 30, 81
LUV
61, -37, -75
HWB
203, 13%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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