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
3C87BF
RGB
60, 135, 191
HSL
206, 52%, 49%
HSB
206, 69%, 75%
CMYK
69, 29, 0, 25
LAB
54, -10, -37
LCH
54, 38, 255
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 244
XYZ
20, 22, 52
LUV
54, -29, -54
HWB
206, 24%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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