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
3AB2CB
RGB
58, 178, 203
HSL
190, 58%, 51%
HSB
190, 71%, 80%
CMYK
71, 12, 0, 20
LAB
67, -28, -23
LCH
67, 36, 219
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 215
XYZ
28, 37, 62
LUV
67, -44, -31
HWB
190, 23%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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