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
3DA9DC
RGB
61, 169, 220
HSL
199, 69%, 55%
HSB
199, 72%, 86%
CMYK
72, 23, 0, 14
LAB
65, -19, -35
LCH
65, 40, 242
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 233
XYZ
29, 35, 73
LUV
65, -39, -53
HWB
199, 24%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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