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
29C9E5
RGB
41, 201, 229
HSL
189, 78%, 53%
HSB
189, 82%, 90%
CMYK
82, 12, 0, 10
LAB
74, -34, -26
LCH
74, 42, 218
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 213
XYZ
36, 48, 81
LUV
74, -52, -35
HWB
189, 16%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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