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
3AEAFA
RGB
58, 234, 250
HSL
185, 95%, 60%
HSB
185, 77%, 98%
CMYK
77, 6, 0, 2
LAB
85, -41, -21
LCH
85, 46, 207
OKLCH
0.86, 0.14, 204
XYZ
48, 67, 101
LUV
85, -60, -27
HWB
185, 23%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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