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
41D4E3
RGB
65, 212, 227
HSL
186, 74%, 57%
HSB
186, 71%, 89%
CMYK
71, 7, 0, 11
LAB
78, -36, -19
LCH
78, 41, 208
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 205
XYZ
40, 54, 81
LUV
78, -53, -24
HWB
186, 25%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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