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
3C869F
RGB
60, 134, 159
HSL
195, 45%, 43%
HSB
195, 62%, 62%
CMYK
62, 16, 0, 38
LAB
52, -18, -21
LCH
52, 27, 229
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 223
XYZ
17, 21, 36
LUV
52, -30, -28
HWB
195, 24%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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