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
3DA0AC
RGB
61, 160, 172
HSL
186, 48%, 46%
HSB
186, 65%, 67%
CMYK
65, 7, 0, 33
LAB
61, -27, -15
LCH
61, 31, 210
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 206
XYZ
22, 29, 43
LUV
61, -38, -19
HWB
186, 24%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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