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
3BC6CD
RGB
59, 198, 205
HSL
183, 59%, 52%
HSB
183, 71%, 80%
CMYK
71, 3, 0, 20
LAB
73, -36, -15
LCH
73, 39, 202
OKLCH
0.76, 0.11, 200
XYZ
33, 46, 65
LUV
73, -51, -17
HWB
183, 23%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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