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
3BA2AA
RGB
59, 162, 170
HSL
184, 48%, 45%
HSB
184, 65%, 67%
CMYK
65, 5, 0, 33
LAB
61, -29, -13
LCH
61, 32, 205
OKLCH
0.66, 0.09, 202
XYZ
22, 30, 43
LUV
61, -40, -15
HWB
184, 23%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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