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
398BCA
RGB
57, 139, 202
HSL
206, 58%, 51%
HSB
206, 72%, 79%
CMYK
72, 31, 0, 21
LAB
55, -9, -41
LCH
55, 42, 257
OKLCH
0.62, 0.12, 245
XYZ
22, 24, 59
LUV
55, -30, -61
HWB
206, 22%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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