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
3DA2B3
RGB
61, 162, 179
HSL
189, 49%, 47%
HSB
189, 66%, 70%
CMYK
66, 9, 0, 30
LAB
61, -26, -18
LCH
61, 32, 215
OKLCH
0.66, 0.09, 211
XYZ
23, 30, 47
LUV
61, -39, -23
HWB
189, 24%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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