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
3C8FA8
RGB
60, 143, 168
HSL
194, 47%, 45%
HSB
194, 64%, 66%
CMYK
64, 15, 0, 34
LAB
55, -20, -21
LCH
55, 29, 226
OKLCH
0.61, 0.09, 221
XYZ
19, 23, 41
LUV
55, -33, -28
HWB
194, 24%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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