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
29D8FD
RGB
41, 216, 253
HSL
190, 98%, 58%
HSB
190, 84%, 99%
CMYK
84, 15, 0, 1
LAB
79, -34, -31
LCH
79, 46, 222
OKLCH
0.82, 0.14, 217
XYZ
43, 57, 102
LUV
79, -55, -44
HWB
190, 16%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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