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
3B7EA0
RGB
59, 126, 160
HSL
200, 46%, 43%
HSB
200, 63%, 63%
CMYK
63, 21, 0, 37
LAB
50, -14, -25
LCH
50, 29, 241
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 233
XYZ
16, 18, 36
LUV
50, -27, -35
HWB
200, 23%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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