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
3DBFCA
RGB
61, 191, 202
HSL
185, 57%, 52%
HSB
185, 70%, 79%
CMYK
70, 5, 0, 21
LAB
71, -33, -16
LCH
71, 37, 206
OKLCH
0.74, 0.11, 203
XYZ
31, 43, 62
LUV
71, -48, -20
HWB
185, 24%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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