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
3BBCC3
RGB
59, 188, 195
HSL
183, 54%, 50%
HSB
183, 70%, 76%
CMYK
70, 4, 0, 24
LAB
70, -34, -14
LCH
70, 37, 203
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 200
XYZ
30, 41, 58
LUV
70, -48, -16
HWB
183, 23%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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