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
39C0EF
RGB
57, 192, 239
HSL
195, 85%, 58%
HSB
195, 76%, 94%
CMYK
76, 20, 0, 6
LAB
72, -25, -34
LCH
72, 43, 234
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 226
XYZ
36, 45, 88
LUV
72, -46, -51
HWB
195, 22%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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