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
3ABFF4
RGB
58, 191, 244
HSL
197, 89%, 59%
HSB
197, 76%, 96%
CMYK
76, 22, 0, 4
LAB
72, -23, -37
LCH
72, 44, 238
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 230
XYZ
37, 45, 92
LUV
72, -46, -56
HWB
197, 23%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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