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
289BF1
RGB
40, 155, 241
HSL
206, 88%, 55%
HSB
206, 83%, 95%
CMYK
83, 36, 0, 5
LAB
61, -9, -53
LCH
61, 54, 261
OKLCH
0.67, 0.16, 247
XYZ
28, 30, 88
LUV
61, -36, -82
HWB
206, 16%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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