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
3CCBD7
RGB
60, 203, 215
HSL
185, 66%, 54%
HSB
185, 72%, 84%
CMYK
72, 6, 0, 16
LAB
75, -36, -18
LCH
75, 40, 206
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 203
XYZ
35, 49, 72
LUV
75, -51, -21
HWB
185, 24%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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