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
3BCFF7
RGB
59, 207, 247
HSL
193, 92%, 60%
HSB
193, 76%, 97%
CMYK
76, 16, 0, 3
LAB
77, -30, -31
LCH
77, 43, 227
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 221
XYZ
41, 52, 96
LUV
77, -51, -46
HWB
193, 23%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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