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
2491FA
RGB
36, 145, 250
HSL
209, 96%, 56%
HSB
209, 86%, 98%
CMYK
86, 42, 0, 2
LAB
58, -1, -62
LCH
58, 62, 269
OKLCH
0.65, 0.18, 252
XYZ
28, 28, 94
LUV
58, -32, -96
HWB
209, 14%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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