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
24DCF2
RGB
36, 220, 242
HSL
186, 89%, 55%
HSB
186, 85%, 95%
CMYK
85, 9, 0, 5
LAB
80, -39, -24
LCH
80, 45, 212
OKLCH
0.82, 0.14, 208
XYZ
42, 58, 93
LUV
80, -58, -31
HWB
186, 14%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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