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
3CB2CB
RGB
60, 178, 203
HSL
190, 58%, 52%
HSB
190, 70%, 80%
CMYK
70, 12, 0, 20
LAB
67, -28, -23
LCH
67, 36, 220
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 215
XYZ
29, 37, 62
LUV
67, -43, -31
HWB
190, 24%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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