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
3D80C1
RGB
61, 128, 193
HSL
210, 52%, 50%
HSB
210, 68%, 76%
CMYK
68, 34, 0, 24
LAB
52, -6, -41
LCH
52, 41, 262
OKLCH
0.59, 0.12, 250
XYZ
19, 20, 53
LUV
52, -26, -61
HWB
210, 24%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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