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
249DCB
RGB
36, 157, 203
HSL
197, 70%, 47%
HSB
197, 82%, 80%
CMYK
82, 23, 0, 20
LAB
60, -21, -33
LCH
60, 39, 238
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 230
XYZ
24, 29, 61
LUV
60, -39, -48
HWB
197, 14%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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