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
3BAAFD
RGB
59, 170, 253
HSL
206, 98%, 61%
HSB
206, 77%, 99%
CMYK
77, 33, 0, 1
LAB
66, -11, -51
LCH
66, 52, 258
OKLCH
0.71, 0.16, 245
XYZ
34, 37, 98
LUV
66, -38, -80
HWB
206, 23%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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