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
398CB2
RGB
57, 140, 178
HSL
199, 51%, 46%
HSB
199, 68%, 70%
CMYK
68, 21, 0, 30
LAB
54, -17, -28
LCH
54, 32, 239
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 231
XYZ
19, 23, 46
LUV
54, -32, -39
HWB
199, 22%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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