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
31D4E1
RGB
49, 212, 225
HSL
184, 75%, 54%
HSB
184, 78%, 88%
CMYK
78, 6, 0, 12
LAB
78, -38, -19
LCH
78, 43, 206
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 203
XYZ
38, 53, 79
LUV
78, -55, -23
HWB
184, 19%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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