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
3DBCF3
RGB
61, 188, 243
HSL
198, 88%, 60%
HSB
198, 75%, 95%
CMYK
75, 23, 0, 5
LAB
71, -22, -38
LCH
71, 44, 240
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 232
XYZ
36, 43, 91
LUV
71, -44, -57
HWB
198, 24%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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