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
28E1FD
RGB
40, 225, 253
HSL
188, 98%, 57%
HSB
188, 84%, 99%
CMYK
84, 11, 0, 1
LAB
82, -38, -27
LCH
82, 46, 215
OKLCH
0.84, 0.14, 211
XYZ
46, 61, 102
LUV
82, -59, -37
HWB
188, 16%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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