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
239DF6
RGB
35, 157, 246
HSL
205, 92%, 55%
HSB
205, 86%, 96%
CMYK
86, 36, 0, 4
LAB
62, -8, -54
LCH
62, 55, 261
OKLCH
0.68, 0.17, 247
XYZ
29, 31, 92
LUV
62, -36, -84
HWB
205, 14%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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