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
289AFA
RGB
40, 154, 250
HSL
207, 95%, 57%
HSB
207, 84%, 98%
CMYK
84, 38, 0, 2
LAB
61, -5, -58
LCH
61, 58, 265
OKLCH
0.67, 0.17, 250
XYZ
30, 30, 95
LUV
61, -35, -90
HWB
207, 16%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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