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
3BCFE1
RGB
59, 207, 225
HSL
187, 73%, 56%
HSB
187, 74%, 88%
CMYK
74, 8, 0, 12
LAB
76, -35, -21
LCH
76, 41, 210
OKLCH
0.79, 0.12, 207
XYZ
38, 51, 79
LUV
76, -52, -27
HWB
187, 23%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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