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
3BC4FD
RGB
59, 196, 253
HSL
198, 98%, 61%
HSB
198, 77%, 99%
CMYK
77, 23, 0, 1
LAB
74, -23, -39
LCH
74, 46, 239
OKLCH
0.77, 0.14, 231
XYZ
39, 47, 100
LUV
74, -47, -59
HWB
198, 23%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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