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
39C2D6
RGB
57, 194, 214
HSL
188, 66%, 53%
HSB
188, 73%, 84%
CMYK
73, 9, 0, 16
LAB
72, -32, -21
LCH
72, 39, 213
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 209
XYZ
33, 44, 70
LUV
72, -49, -28
HWB
188, 22%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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