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
3A91CE
RGB
58, 145, 206
HSL
205, 60%, 52%
HSB
205, 72%, 81%
CMYK
72, 30, 0, 19
LAB
57, -11, -40
LCH
57, 41, 254
OKLCH
0.63, 0.12, 243
XYZ
23, 26, 62
LUV
57, -32, -59
HWB
205, 23%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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