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
248CEE
RGB
36, 140, 238
HSL
209, 86%, 54%
HSB
209, 85%, 93%
CMYK
85, 41, 0, 7
LAB
56, -2, -58
LCH
56, 58, 268
OKLCH
0.63, 0.17, 252
XYZ
26, 25, 84
LUV
56, -31, -90
HWB
209, 14%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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