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
3B8EA5
RGB
59, 142, 165
HSL
193, 47%, 44%
HSB
193, 64%, 65%
CMYK
64, 14, 0, 35
LAB
55, -21, -20
LCH
55, 29, 224
OKLCH
0.61, 0.09, 219
XYZ
18, 23, 39
LUV
55, -33, -27
HWB
193, 23%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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