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
3BD6EF
RGB
59, 214, 239
HSL
188, 85%, 58%
HSB
188, 75%, 94%
CMYK
75, 10, 0, 6
LAB
79, -35, -24
LCH
79, 43, 215
OKLCH
0.81, 0.13, 211
XYZ
41, 55, 90
LUV
79, -54, -33
HWB
188, 23%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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