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
3BBAE5
RGB
59, 186, 229
HSL
195, 77%, 56%
HSB
195, 74%, 90%
CMYK
74, 19, 0, 10
LAB
70, -25, -32
LCH
70, 41, 232
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 225
XYZ
33, 42, 80
LUV
70, -45, -47
HWB
195, 23%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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