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
3BB6D2
RGB
59, 182, 210
HSL
191, 63%, 53%
HSB
191, 72%, 82%
CMYK
72, 13, 0, 18
LAB
68, -28, -25
LCH
68, 37, 221
OKLCH
0.72, 0.11, 216
XYZ
30, 39, 67
LUV
68, -44, -34
HWB
191, 23%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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