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
3B94CD
RGB
59, 148, 205
HSL
203, 59%, 52%
HSB
203, 71%, 80%
CMYK
71, 28, 0, 20
LAB
58, -13, -38
LCH
58, 40, 251
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 241
XYZ
23, 27, 62
LUV
58, -33, -56
HWB
203, 23%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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