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
269CBB
RGB
38, 156, 187
HSL
192, 66%, 44%
HSB
192, 80%, 73%
CMYK
80, 17, 0, 27
LAB
59, -25, -26
LCH
59, 36, 226
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 220
XYZ
22, 28, 51
LUV
59, -40, -35
HWB
192, 15%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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