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
3991BB
RGB
57, 145, 187
HSL
199, 53%, 48%
HSB
199, 70%, 73%
CMYK
70, 22, 0, 27
LAB
56, -17, -30
LCH
56, 34, 241
OKLCH
0.62, 0.10, 233
XYZ
21, 25, 51
LUV
56, -33, -43
HWB
199, 22%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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