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
3BB2C3
RGB
59, 178, 195
HSL
188, 54%, 50%
HSB
188, 70%, 76%
CMYK
70, 9, 0, 24
LAB
67, -30, -19
LCH
67, 35, 212
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 209
XYZ
28, 37, 57
LUV
67, -44, -24
HWB
188, 23%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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