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
3CA2D6
RGB
60, 162, 214
HSL
200, 65%, 54%
HSB
200, 72%, 84%
CMYK
72, 24, 0, 16
LAB
62, -17, -36
LCH
62, 40, 244
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 235
XYZ
27, 32, 68
LUV
62, -37, -53
HWB
200, 24%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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