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
3BD2E5
RGB
59, 210, 229
HSL
187, 77%, 56%
HSB
187, 74%, 90%
CMYK
74, 8, 0, 10
LAB
77, -35, -21
LCH
77, 41, 211
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 208
XYZ
39, 53, 82
LUV
77, -53, -28
HWB
187, 23%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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