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
3DA4B2
RGB
61, 164, 178
HSL
187, 49%, 47%
HSB
187, 66%, 70%
CMYK
66, 8, 0, 30
LAB
62, -27, -17
LCH
62, 32, 211
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 208
XYZ
23, 31, 47
LUV
62, -40, -21
HWB
187, 24%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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