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
3BE8FB
RGB
59, 232, 251
HSL
186, 96%, 61%
HSB
186, 76%, 98%
CMYK
76, 8, 0, 2
LAB
84, -39, -22
LCH
84, 45, 209
OKLCH
0.85, 0.14, 206
XYZ
48, 66, 101
LUV
84, -59, -29
HWB
186, 23%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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