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
39ADD1
RGB
57, 173, 209
HSL
194, 62%, 52%
HSB
194, 73%, 82%
CMYK
73, 17, 0, 18
LAB
66, -24, -28
LCH
66, 37, 229
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 223
XYZ
28, 35, 66
LUV
66, -42, -40
HWB
194, 22%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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