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
3991CA
RGB
57, 145, 202
HSL
204, 58%, 51%
HSB
204, 72%, 79%
CMYK
72, 28, 0, 21
LAB
57, -13, -38
LCH
57, 40, 252
OKLCH
0.63, 0.12, 241
XYZ
22, 25, 60
LUV
57, -32, -56
HWB
204, 22%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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