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
3BC5E2
RGB
59, 197, 226
HSL
190, 74%, 56%
HSB
190, 74%, 89%
CMYK
74, 13, 0, 11
LAB
73, -31, -26
LCH
73, 40, 220
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 215
XYZ
35, 46, 79
LUV
73, -49, -36
HWB
190, 23%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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