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
3CA2B6
RGB
60, 162, 182
HSL
190, 50%, 47%
HSB
190, 67%, 71%
CMYK
67, 11, 0, 29
LAB
61, -26, -20
LCH
61, 32, 217
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 213
XYZ
23, 30, 49
LUV
61, -39, -26
HWB
190, 24%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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