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
27ABC6
RGB
39, 171, 198
HSL
190, 67%, 46%
HSB
190, 80%, 78%
CMYK
80, 14, 0, 22
LAB
64, -28, -24
LCH
64, 37, 220
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 216
XYZ
26, 34, 59
LUV
64, -44, -33
HWB
190, 15%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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