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
3BBBD2
RGB
59, 187, 210
HSL
189, 63%, 53%
HSB
189, 72%, 82%
CMYK
72, 11, 0, 18
LAB
70, -30, -22
LCH
70, 37, 216
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 212
XYZ
31, 41, 67
LUV
70, -46, -30
HWB
189, 23%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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