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
299CD0
RGB
41, 156, 208
HSL
199, 67%, 49%
HSB
199, 80%, 82%
CMYK
80, 25, 0, 18
LAB
60, -19, -36
LCH
60, 41, 243
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 234
XYZ
24, 29, 64
LUV
60, -38, -53
HWB
199, 16%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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