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
3DCBF1
RGB
61, 203, 241
HSL
193, 87%, 59%
HSB
193, 75%, 95%
CMYK
75, 16, 0, 5
LAB
76, -29, -30
LCH
76, 42, 226
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 220
XYZ
39, 50, 91
LUV
76, -50, -44
HWB
193, 24%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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