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
39D7FA
RGB
57, 215, 250
HSL
191, 95%, 60%
HSB
191, 77%, 98%
CMYK
77, 14, 0, 2
LAB
79, -33, -29
LCH
79, 44, 222
OKLCH
0.81, 0.13, 217
XYZ
43, 56, 99
LUV
79, -54, -42
HWB
191, 22%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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