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
39BEDC
RGB
57, 190, 220
HSL
191, 70%, 54%
HSB
191, 74%, 86%
CMYK
74, 14, 0, 14
LAB
71, -29, -26
LCH
71, 39, 222
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 217
XYZ
33, 43, 74
LUV
71, -47, -36
HWB
191, 22%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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