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
41CBDA
RGB
65, 203, 218
HSL
186, 67%, 55%
HSB
186, 70%, 85%
CMYK
70, 7, 0, 15
LAB
75, -34, -19
LCH
75, 39, 209
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 206
XYZ
36, 49, 74
LUV
75, -50, -24
HWB
186, 25%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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