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
3B6EB8
RGB
59, 110, 184
HSL
216, 51%, 48%
HSB
216, 68%, 72%
CMYK
68, 40, 0, 28
LAB
46, 2, -45
LCH
46, 45, 272
OKLCH
0.54, 0.13, 258
XYZ
16, 16, 47
LUV
46, -20, -66
HWB
216, 23%, 28%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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