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
3CA6DE
RGB
60, 166, 222
HSL
201, 71%, 55%
HSB
201, 73%, 87%
CMYK
73, 25, 0, 13
LAB
64, -17, -38
LCH
64, 42, 246
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 236
XYZ
29, 34, 74
LUV
64, -38, -57
HWB
201, 24%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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