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
3BD1EF
RGB
59, 209, 239
HSL
190, 85%, 58%
HSB
190, 75%, 94%
CMYK
75, 13, 0, 6
LAB
77, -33, -27
LCH
77, 42, 219
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 215
XYZ
40, 53, 90
LUV
77, -52, -37
HWB
190, 23%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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