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
3CA7B2
RGB
60, 167, 178
HSL
186, 50%, 47%
HSB
186, 66%, 70%
CMYK
66, 6, 0, 30
LAB
63, -29, -15
LCH
63, 33, 208
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 205
XYZ
24, 32, 47
LUV
63, -41, -18
HWB
186, 24%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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