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
319EB2
RGB
49, 158, 178
HSL
189, 57%, 45%
HSB
189, 72%, 70%
CMYK
72, 11, 0, 30
LAB
60, -26, -20
LCH
60, 33, 217
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 213
XYZ
22, 28, 46
LUV
60, -39, -26
HWB
189, 19%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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