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
3BC2F7
RGB
59, 194, 247
HSL
197, 92%, 60%
HSB
197, 76%, 97%
CMYK
76, 21, 0, 3
LAB
73, -24, -37
LCH
73, 44, 237
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 229
XYZ
38, 46, 95
LUV
73, -46, -56
HWB
197, 23%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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