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
03AED5
RGB
3, 174, 213
HSL
191, 97%, 42%
HSB
191, 99%, 84%
CMYK
99, 18, 0, 16
LAB
65, -28, -31
LCH
65, 42, 228
OKLCH
0.70, 0.13, 222
XYZ
27, 35, 68
LUV
65, -46, -44
HWB
191, 1%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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