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
3D87F0
RGB
61, 135, 240
HSL
215, 86%, 59%
HSB
215, 75%, 94%
CMYK
75, 44, 0, 6
LAB
56, 4, -61
LCH
56, 61, 274
OKLCH
0.63, 0.17, 258
XYZ
26, 25, 86
LUV
56, -27, -94
HWB
215, 24%, 6%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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