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
3BC2E9
RGB
59, 194, 233
HSL
193, 80%, 57%
HSB
193, 75%, 91%
CMYK
75, 17, 0, 9
LAB
73, -28, -30
LCH
73, 41, 228
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 222
XYZ
36, 45, 84
LUV
73, -47, -44
HWB
193, 23%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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