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
3DA4C8
RGB
61, 164, 200
HSL
196, 56%, 51%
HSB
196, 70%, 78%
CMYK
70, 18, 0, 22
LAB
63, -22, -28
LCH
63, 35, 232
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 225
XYZ
26, 32, 59
LUV
63, -38, -39
HWB
196, 24%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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