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
2391C0
RGB
35, 145, 192
HSL
198, 69%, 45%
HSB
198, 82%, 75%
CMYK
82, 24, 0, 25
LAB
56, -18, -34
LCH
56, 38, 241
OKLCH
0.62, 0.12, 232
XYZ
20, 24, 53
LUV
56, -36, -49
HWB
198, 14%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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