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
3C9DFD
RGB
60, 157, 253
HSL
210, 98%, 61%
HSB
210, 76%, 99%
CMYK
76, 38, 0, 1
LAB
63, -4, -57
LCH
63, 57, 266
OKLCH
0.69, 0.17, 252
XYZ
32, 32, 97
LUV
63, -33, -89
HWB
210, 24%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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