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
36EDFE
RGB
54, 237, 254
HSL
185, 99%, 60%
HSB
185, 79%, 100%
CMYK
79, 7, 0, 0
LAB
86, -41, -22
LCH
86, 47, 208
OKLCH
0.87, 0.14, 205
XYZ
50, 69, 104
LUV
86, -61, -28
HWB
185, 21%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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