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
3A77D3
RGB
58, 119, 211
HSL
216, 63%, 53%
HSB
216, 73%, 83%
CMYK
73, 44, 0, 17
LAB
50, 4, -54
LCH
50, 54, 274
OKLCH
0.58, 0.16, 259
XYZ
20, 19, 64
LUV
50, -23, -82
HWB
216, 23%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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