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
338DEA
RGB
51, 141, 234
HSL
210, 81%, 56%
HSB
210, 78%, 92%
CMYK
78, 40, 0, 8
LAB
57, -2, -56
LCH
57, 56, 268
OKLCH
0.64, 0.16, 253
XYZ
26, 26, 81
LUV
57, -30, -85
HWB
210, 20%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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