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
36DFFB
RGB
54, 223, 251
HSL
189, 96%, 60%
HSB
189, 78%, 98%
CMYK
78, 11, 0, 2
LAB
82, -36, -26
LCH
82, 45, 216
OKLCH
0.83, 0.14, 212
XYZ
45, 61, 101
LUV
82, -57, -36
HWB
189, 21%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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