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
3895FE
RGB
56, 149, 254
HSL
212, 99%, 61%
HSB
212, 78%, 100%
CMYK
78, 41, 0, 0
LAB
60, 0, -61
LCH
60, 61, 270
OKLCH
0.67, 0.18, 254
XYZ
30, 29, 98
LUV
60, -31, -96
HWB
212, 22%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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