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
3DC0EA
RGB
61, 192, 234
HSL
195, 80%, 58%
HSB
195, 74%, 92%
CMYK
74, 18, 0, 8
LAB
72, -26, -32
LCH
72, 41, 231
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 224
XYZ
36, 45, 85
LUV
72, -46, -46
HWB
195, 24%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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