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
39A4BB
RGB
57, 164, 187
HSL
191, 53%, 48%
HSB
191, 70%, 73%
CMYK
70, 12, 0, 27
LAB
62, -26, -21
LCH
62, 33, 220
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 215
XYZ
24, 31, 52
LUV
62, -40, -28
HWB
191, 22%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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