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
3897FD
RGB
56, 151, 253
HSL
211, 98%, 61%
HSB
211, 78%, 99%
CMYK
78, 40, 0, 1
LAB
61, -1, -60
LCH
61, 60, 269
OKLCH
0.67, 0.17, 253
XYZ
30, 30, 97
LUV
61, -32, -93
HWB
211, 22%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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