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
3D84EE
RGB
61, 132, 238
HSL
216, 84%, 59%
HSB
216, 74%, 93%
CMYK
74, 45, 0, 7
LAB
55, 5, -61
LCH
55, 61, 275
OKLCH
0.62, 0.17, 258
XYZ
26, 24, 84
LUV
55, -26, -94
HWB
216, 24%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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