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
3CDAF7
RGB
60, 218, 247
HSL
189, 92%, 60%
HSB
189, 76%, 97%
CMYK
76, 12, 0, 3
LAB
80, -34, -27
LCH
80, 44, 218
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 213
XYZ
44, 58, 97
LUV
80, -54, -37
HWB
189, 24%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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