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
3C858D
RGB
60, 133, 141
HSL
186, 40%, 39%
HSB
186, 57%, 55%
CMYK
57, 6, 0, 45
LAB
51, -22, -12
LCH
51, 25, 208
OKLCH
0.57, 0.07, 205
XYZ
15, 20, 28
LUV
51, -30, -13
HWB
186, 24%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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