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
3BC1CD
RGB
59, 193, 205
HSL
185, 59%, 52%
HSB
185, 71%, 80%
CMYK
71, 6, 0, 20
LAB
71, -34, -17
LCH
71, 38, 207
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 204
XYZ
32, 43, 64
LUV
71, -49, -21
HWB
185, 23%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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