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
28B4E3
RGB
40, 180, 227
HSL
195, 77%, 52%
HSB
195, 82%, 89%
CMYK
82, 21, 0, 11
LAB
68, -25, -34
LCH
68, 42, 234
OKLCH
0.72, 0.13, 227
XYZ
31, 39, 78
LUV
68, -45, -51
HWB
195, 16%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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