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
249EB8
RGB
36, 158, 184
HSL
191, 67%, 43%
HSB
191, 80%, 72%
CMYK
80, 14, 0, 28
LAB
60, -27, -23
LCH
60, 35, 221
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 216
XYZ
22, 28, 50
LUV
60, -41, -31
HWB
191, 14%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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