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
3AB8DB
RGB
58, 184, 219
HSL
193, 69%, 54%
HSB
193, 74%, 86%
CMYK
74, 16, 0, 14
LAB
69, -27, -28
LCH
69, 39, 227
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 221
XYZ
32, 40, 73
LUV
69, -45, -40
HWB
193, 23%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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