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
39AAC2
RGB
57, 170, 194
HSL
191, 55%, 49%
HSB
191, 71%, 76%
CMYK
71, 12, 0, 24
LAB
64, -27, -22
LCH
64, 35, 220
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 215
XYZ
26, 34, 56
LUV
64, -42, -30
HWB
191, 22%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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