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
3C8BAF
RGB
60, 139, 175
HSL
199, 49%, 46%
HSB
199, 66%, 69%
CMYK
66, 21, 0, 31
LAB
54, -16, -27
LCH
54, 31, 239
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 231
XYZ
19, 23, 44
LUV
54, -31, -38
HWB
199, 24%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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