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
3C8D9B
RGB
60, 141, 155
HSL
189, 44%, 42%
HSB
189, 61%, 61%
CMYK
61, 9, 0, 39
LAB
54, -22, -15
LCH
54, 27, 214
OKLCH
0.60, 0.08, 211
XYZ
17, 22, 34
LUV
54, -32, -19
HWB
189, 24%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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