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
3DB2F0
RGB
61, 178, 240
HSL
201, 86%, 59%
HSB
201, 75%, 94%
CMYK
75, 26, 0, 6
LAB
68, -18, -41
LCH
68, 45, 246
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 237
XYZ
34, 39, 88
LUV
68, -41, -62
HWB
201, 24%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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