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
39BFE6
RGB
57, 191, 230
HSL
194, 78%, 56%
HSB
194, 75%, 90%
CMYK
75, 17, 0, 10
LAB
72, -27, -30
LCH
72, 41, 228
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 222
XYZ
35, 44, 81
LUV
72, -47, -44
HWB
194, 22%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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