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
3D7FBF
RGB
61, 127, 191
HSL
210, 52%, 49%
HSB
210, 68%, 75%
CMYK
68, 34, 0, 25
LAB
51, -6, -40
LCH
51, 41, 262
OKLCH
0.58, 0.12, 250
XYZ
19, 20, 52
LUV
51, -25, -60
HWB
210, 24%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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