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
3BCDEB
RGB
59, 205, 235
HSL
190, 81%, 58%
HSB
190, 75%, 92%
CMYK
75, 13, 0, 8
LAB
76, -32, -27
LCH
76, 41, 220
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 215
XYZ
39, 51, 86
LUV
76, -51, -37
HWB
190, 23%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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