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
3BC2E1
RGB
59, 194, 225
HSL
191, 73%, 56%
HSB
191, 74%, 88%
CMYK
74, 14, 0, 12
LAB
72, -30, -27
LCH
72, 40, 222
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 217
XYZ
35, 45, 78
LUV
72, -48, -37
HWB
191, 23%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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