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
3CA2A8
RGB
60, 162, 168
HSL
183, 47%, 45%
HSB
183, 64%, 66%
CMYK
64, 4, 0, 34
LAB
61, -29, -12
LCH
61, 31, 203
OKLCH
0.66, 0.09, 201
XYZ
22, 30, 42
LUV
61, -40, -14
HWB
183, 24%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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