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
39CEFA
RGB
57, 206, 250
HSL
194, 95%, 60%
HSB
194, 77%, 98%
CMYK
77, 18, 0, 2
LAB
77, -29, -33
LCH
77, 44, 229
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 223
XYZ
41, 52, 98
LUV
77, -50, -49
HWB
194, 22%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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