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
3DA5AE
RGB
61, 165, 174
HSL
185, 48%, 46%
HSB
185, 65%, 68%
CMYK
65, 5, 0, 32
LAB
62, -29, -14
LCH
62, 32, 206
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 203
XYZ
23, 31, 45
LUV
62, -40, -16
HWB
185, 24%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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