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
229CF3
RGB
34, 156, 243
HSL
205, 90%, 54%
HSB
205, 86%, 95%
CMYK
86, 36, 0, 5
LAB
61, -9, -54
LCH
61, 54, 261
OKLCH
0.67, 0.16, 246
XYZ
29, 31, 89
LUV
61, -36, -83
HWB
205, 13%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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