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
3ABBC4
RGB
58, 187, 196
HSL
184, 54%, 50%
HSB
184, 70%, 77%
CMYK
70, 5, 0, 23
LAB
69, -34, -15
LCH
69, 37, 204
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 202
XYZ
29, 40, 58
LUV
69, -47, -18
HWB
184, 23%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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