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
39A6EB
RGB
57, 166, 235
HSL
203, 82%, 57%
HSB
203, 76%, 92%
CMYK
76, 29, 0, 8
LAB
64, -14, -44
LCH
64, 46, 252
OKLCH
0.69, 0.14, 241
XYZ
30, 34, 84
LUV
64, -38, -68
HWB
203, 22%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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