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
3898DB
RGB
56, 152, 219
HSL
205, 69%, 54%
HSB
205, 74%, 86%
CMYK
74, 31, 0, 14
LAB
60, -12, -43
LCH
60, 44, 255
OKLCH
0.65, 0.13, 243
XYZ
26, 28, 71
LUV
60, -34, -65
HWB
205, 22%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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