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
3AACCC
RGB
58, 172, 204
HSL
193, 59%, 51%
HSB
193, 72%, 80%
CMYK
72, 16, 0, 20
LAB
65, -25, -26
LCH
65, 36, 226
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 221
XYZ
27, 35, 62
LUV
65, -41, -37
HWB
193, 23%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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