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
3BAABB
RGB
59, 170, 187
HSL
188, 52%, 48%
HSB
188, 68%, 73%
CMYK
68, 9, 0, 27
LAB
64, -28, -18
LCH
64, 34, 213
OKLCH
0.68, 0.10, 210
XYZ
25, 33, 52
LUV
64, -42, -24
HWB
188, 23%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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