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
41CBF5
RGB
65, 203, 245
HSL
194, 90%, 61%
HSB
194, 73%, 96%
CMYK
73, 17, 0, 4
LAB
76, -28, -32
LCH
76, 42, 229
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 223
XYZ
40, 50, 94
LUV
76, -49, -47
HWB
194, 25%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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