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
269EBF
RGB
38, 158, 191
HSL
193, 67%, 45%
HSB
193, 80%, 75%
CMYK
80, 17, 0, 25
LAB
60, -24, -27
LCH
60, 36, 228
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 221
XYZ
22, 29, 54
LUV
60, -40, -37
HWB
193, 15%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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