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
39C3CC
RGB
57, 195, 204
HSL
184, 59%, 51%
HSB
184, 72%, 80%
CMYK
72, 4, 0, 20
LAB
72, -35, -16
LCH
72, 39, 204
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 202
XYZ
32, 44, 64
LUV
72, -50, -18
HWB
184, 22%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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