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
3DA2C4
RGB
61, 162, 196
HSL
195, 53%, 50%
HSB
195, 69%, 77%
CMYK
69, 17, 0, 23
LAB
62, -22, -27
LCH
62, 34, 231
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 224
XYZ
25, 31, 57
LUV
62, -38, -37
HWB
195, 24%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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