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
3CD4DC
RGB
60, 212, 220
HSL
183, 70%, 55%
HSB
183, 73%, 86%
CMYK
73, 4, 0, 14
LAB
78, -38, -16
LCH
78, 41, 203
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 200
XYZ
38, 53, 76
LUV
78, -54, -19
HWB
183, 24%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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