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
3BBFD5
RGB
59, 191, 213
HSL
189, 65%, 53%
HSB
189, 72%, 84%
CMYK
72, 10, 0, 16
LAB
71, -31, -22
LCH
71, 38, 215
OKLCH
0.74, 0.11, 211
XYZ
32, 43, 70
LUV
71, -47, -29
HWB
189, 23%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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