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
3BD3FD
RGB
59, 211, 253
HSL
193, 98%, 61%
HSB
193, 77%, 99%
CMYK
77, 17, 0, 1
LAB
78, -30, -33
LCH
78, 44, 227
OKLCH
0.81, 0.13, 221
XYZ
43, 55, 101
LUV
78, -52, -47
HWB
193, 23%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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