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
3CA8BF
RGB
60, 168, 191
HSL
191, 52%, 49%
HSB
191, 69%, 75%
CMYK
69, 12, 0, 25
LAB
64, -26, -21
LCH
64, 34, 219
OKLCH
0.68, 0.10, 215
XYZ
25, 33, 54
LUV
64, -40, -29
HWB
191, 24%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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