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
3393FA
RGB
51, 147, 250
HSL
211, 95%, 59%
HSB
211, 80%, 98%
CMYK
80, 41, 0, 2
LAB
59, 0, -60
LCH
59, 60, 270
OKLCH
0.66, 0.18, 254
XYZ
29, 28, 94
LUV
59, -31, -94
HWB
211, 20%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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