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
41BAF0
RGB
65, 186, 240
HSL
199, 85%, 60%
HSB
199, 73%, 94%
CMYK
73, 23, 0, 6
LAB
71, -21, -37
LCH
71, 43, 240
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 232
XYZ
35, 43, 89
LUV
71, -43, -56
HWB
199, 25%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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