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
399DBD
RGB
57, 157, 189
HSL
195, 54%, 48%
HSB
195, 70%, 74%
CMYK
70, 17, 0, 26
LAB
60, -22, -26
LCH
60, 34, 229
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 223
XYZ
23, 29, 52
LUV
60, -37, -36
HWB
195, 22%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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