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
259DD2
RGB
37, 157, 210
HSL
198, 70%, 48%
HSB
198, 82%, 82%
CMYK
82, 25, 0, 18
LAB
60, -19, -37
LCH
60, 41, 243
OKLCH
0.66, 0.13, 234
XYZ
24, 29, 65
LUV
60, -39, -54
HWB
198, 15%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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