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
3C8FC0
RGB
60, 143, 192
HSL
202, 52%, 49%
HSB
202, 69%, 75%
CMYK
69, 26, 0, 25
LAB
56, -14, -33
LCH
56, 36, 248
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 238
XYZ
21, 24, 53
LUV
56, -31, -49
HWB
202, 24%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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