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
23C8EF
RGB
35, 200, 239
HSL
191, 86%, 54%
HSB
191, 85%, 94%
CMYK
85, 16, 0, 6
LAB
74, -31, -31
LCH
74, 44, 225
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 219
XYZ
37, 48, 89
LUV
74, -51, -45
HWB
191, 14%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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