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
41C9FA
RGB
65, 201, 250
HSL
196, 95%, 62%
HSB
196, 74%, 98%
CMYK
74, 20, 0, 2
LAB
75, -26, -35
LCH
75, 44, 234
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 227
XYZ
40, 50, 98
LUV
75, -48, -53
HWB
196, 25%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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