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
3BC2D0
RGB
59, 194, 208
HSL
186, 61%, 52%
HSB
186, 72%, 82%
CMYK
72, 7, 0, 18
LAB
72, -34, -18
LCH
72, 38, 208
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 205
XYZ
32, 44, 66
LUV
72, -49, -23
HWB
186, 23%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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