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
3C8CA3
RGB
60, 140, 163
HSL
193, 46%, 44%
HSB
193, 63%, 64%
CMYK
63, 14, 0, 36
LAB
54, -20, -20
LCH
54, 28, 225
OKLCH
0.60, 0.08, 220
XYZ
18, 22, 38
LUV
54, -32, -26
HWB
193, 24%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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