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
39C4DD
RGB
57, 196, 221
HSL
189, 71%, 55%
HSB
189, 74%, 87%
CMYK
74, 11, 0, 13
LAB
73, -32, -24
LCH
73, 40, 217
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 213
XYZ
34, 46, 75
LUV
73, -49, -32
HWB
189, 22%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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