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
3C8EDD
RGB
60, 142, 221
HSL
209, 70%, 55%
HSB
209, 73%, 87%
CMYK
73, 36, 0, 13
LAB
57, -5, -48
LCH
57, 49, 264
OKLCH
0.63, 0.14, 250
XYZ
25, 26, 72
LUV
57, -30, -74
HWB
209, 24%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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