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
268CD7
RGB
38, 140, 215
HSL
205, 70%, 50%
HSB
205, 82%, 84%
CMYK
82, 35, 0, 16
LAB
55, -9, -47
LCH
55, 48, 260
OKLCH
0.62, 0.14, 246
XYZ
22, 24, 68
LUV
55, -32, -71
HWB
205, 15%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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