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
3389CC
RGB
51, 137, 204
HSL
206, 60%, 50%
HSB
206, 75%, 80%
CMYK
75, 33, 0, 20
LAB
54, -9, -43
LCH
54, 44, 258
OKLCH
0.61, 0.13, 246
XYZ
21, 23, 60
LUV
54, -30, -64
HWB
206, 20%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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