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
3DBCC4
RGB
61, 188, 196
HSL
184, 53%, 50%
HSB
184, 69%, 77%
CMYK
69, 4, 0, 23
LAB
70, -34, -15
LCH
70, 37, 204
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 201
XYZ
30, 41, 59
LUV
70, -47, -17
HWB
184, 24%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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