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
339BB1
RGB
51, 155, 177
HSL
190, 55%, 45%
HSB
190, 71%, 69%
CMYK
71, 12, 0, 31
LAB
59, -25, -21
LCH
59, 32, 219
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 215
XYZ
21, 27, 46
LUV
59, -38, -27
HWB
190, 20%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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