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
3CA8DD
RGB
60, 168, 221
HSL
200, 70%, 55%
HSB
200, 73%, 87%
CMYK
73, 24, 0, 13
LAB
65, -18, -36
LCH
65, 41, 243
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 234
XYZ
29, 34, 73
LUV
65, -39, -54
HWB
200, 24%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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