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
268ECA
RGB
38, 142, 202
HSL
202, 68%, 47%
HSB
202, 81%, 79%
CMYK
81, 30, 0, 21
LAB
55, -14, -40
LCH
55, 42, 251
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 240
XYZ
21, 24, 59
LUV
55, -34, -59
HWB
202, 15%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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