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
319DFF
RGB
49, 157, 255
HSL
209, 100%, 60%
HSB
209, 81%, 100%
CMYK
81, 38, 0, 0
LAB
62, -5, -58
LCH
62, 58, 266
OKLCH
0.68, 0.17, 250
XYZ
31, 32, 99
LUV
62, -35, -91
HWB
209, 19%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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