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
3BAAC8
RGB
59, 170, 200
HSL
193, 56%, 51%
HSB
193, 71%, 78%
CMYK
71, 15, 0, 22
LAB
64, -25, -25
LCH
64, 35, 225
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 220
XYZ
27, 34, 60
LUV
64, -41, -35
HWB
193, 23%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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