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
3AA5EF
RGB
58, 165, 239
HSL
205, 85%, 58%
HSB
205, 76%, 94%
CMYK
76, 31, 0, 6
LAB
64, -12, -47
LCH
64, 48, 255
OKLCH
0.69, 0.14, 243
XYZ
31, 34, 87
LUV
64, -37, -72
HWB
205, 23%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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