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
399FC7
RGB
57, 159, 199
HSL
197, 56%, 50%
HSB
197, 71%, 78%
CMYK
71, 20, 0, 22
LAB
61, -20, -30
LCH
61, 36, 236
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 228
XYZ
24, 30, 58
LUV
61, -37, -43
HWB
197, 22%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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