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
31ECFA
RGB
49, 236, 250
HSL
184, 95%, 59%
HSB
184, 80%, 98%
CMYK
80, 6, 0, 2
LAB
85, -42, -20
LCH
85, 47, 206
OKLCH
0.86, 0.14, 203
XYZ
49, 68, 101
LUV
85, -62, -25
HWB
184, 19%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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