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
03E2F8
RGB
3, 226, 248
HSL
185, 98%, 49%
HSB
185, 99%, 97%
CMYK
99, 9, 0, 3
LAB
82, -41, -24
LCH
82, 48, 211
OKLCH
0.83, 0.14, 207
XYZ
44, 61, 98
LUV
82, -61, -32
HWB
185, 1%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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