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
3CD1EC
RGB
60, 209, 236
HSL
189, 82%, 58%
HSB
189, 75%, 93%
CMYK
75, 11, 0, 7
LAB
77, -33, -25
LCH
77, 42, 217
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 213
XYZ
40, 53, 87
LUV
77, -52, -34
HWB
189, 24%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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