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
379EEF
RGB
55, 158, 239
HSL
206, 85%, 58%
HSB
206, 77%, 94%
CMYK
77, 34, 0, 6
LAB
62, -9, -50
LCH
62, 51, 260
OKLCH
0.68, 0.15, 247
XYZ
29, 31, 86
LUV
62, -35, -77
HWB
206, 22%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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