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
3C7FB0
RGB
60, 127, 176
HSL
205, 49%, 46%
HSB
205, 66%, 69%
CMYK
66, 28, 0, 31
LAB
51, -10, -33
LCH
51, 34, 253
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 243
XYZ
17, 19, 44
LUV
51, -26, -47
HWB
205, 24%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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