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
39AFB8
RGB
57, 175, 184
HSL
184, 53%, 47%
HSB
184, 69%, 72%
CMYK
69, 5, 0, 28
LAB
65, -31, -15
LCH
65, 35, 205
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 202
XYZ
26, 35, 51
LUV
65, -44, -17
HWB
184, 22%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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