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
3BAFBD
RGB
59, 175, 189
HSL
186, 52%, 49%
HSB
186, 69%, 74%
CMYK
69, 7, 0, 26
LAB
66, -30, -17
LCH
66, 34, 210
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 207
XYZ
26, 35, 54
LUV
66, -43, -21
HWB
186, 23%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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