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
3BB2BE
RGB
59, 178, 190
HSL
185, 53%, 49%
HSB
185, 69%, 75%
CMYK
69, 6, 0, 25
LAB
67, -31, -16
LCH
67, 35, 208
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 205
XYZ
27, 36, 54
LUV
67, -44, -20
HWB
185, 23%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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