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
39C4FA
RGB
57, 196, 250
HSL
197, 95%, 60%
HSB
197, 77%, 98%
CMYK
77, 22, 0, 2
LAB
74, -24, -38
LCH
74, 45, 237
OKLCH
0.77, 0.14, 229
XYZ
39, 47, 98
LUV
74, -47, -57
HWB
197, 22%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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