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
3DC9DB
RGB
61, 201, 219
HSL
187, 69%, 55%
HSB
187, 72%, 86%
CMYK
72, 8, 0, 14
LAB
74, -34, -20
LCH
74, 39, 211
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 208
XYZ
36, 48, 74
LUV
74, -50, -26
HWB
187, 24%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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