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
279FCA
RGB
39, 159, 202
HSL
196, 68%, 47%
HSB
196, 81%, 79%
CMYK
81, 21, 0, 21
LAB
61, -22, -32
LCH
61, 39, 236
OKLCH
0.66, 0.12, 228
XYZ
24, 29, 60
LUV
61, -40, -46
HWB
196, 15%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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