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
3DA5BD
RGB
61, 165, 189
HSL
191, 51%, 49%
HSB
191, 68%, 74%
CMYK
68, 13, 0, 26
LAB
63, -25, -22
LCH
63, 33, 221
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 216
XYZ
25, 32, 53
LUV
63, -39, -29
HWB
191, 24%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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