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
41AEB5
RGB
65, 174, 181
HSL
184, 47%, 48%
HSB
184, 64%, 71%
CMYK
64, 4, 0, 29
LAB
65, -30, -13
LCH
65, 33, 204
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 201
XYZ
26, 35, 49
LUV
65, -42, -15
HWB
184, 25%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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