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
399DEC
RGB
57, 157, 236
HSL
206, 82%, 57%
HSB
206, 76%, 93%
CMYK
76, 33, 0, 7
LAB
62, -9, -49
LCH
62, 50, 259
OKLCH
0.67, 0.15, 247
XYZ
29, 31, 84
LUV
62, -35, -75
HWB
206, 22%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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