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
03BBD5
RGB
3, 187, 213
HSL
187, 97%, 42%
HSB
187, 99%, 84%
CMYK
99, 12, 0, 16
LAB
69, -34, -25
LCH
69, 42, 217
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 212
XYZ
30, 40, 69
LUV
69, -51, -34
HWB
187, 1%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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