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
3C6FAC
RGB
60, 111, 172
HSL
213, 48%, 45%
HSB
213, 65%, 67%
CMYK
65, 35, 0, 33
LAB
45, -2, -38
LCH
45, 38, 267
OKLCH
0.54, 0.11, 254
XYZ
15, 15, 41
LUV
45, -21, -56
HWB
213, 24%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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