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
3DCDDE
RGB
61, 205, 222
HSL
186, 71%, 55%
HSB
186, 73%, 87%
CMYK
73, 8, 0, 13
LAB
76, -35, -20
LCH
76, 40, 210
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 207
XYZ
37, 50, 77
LUV
76, -52, -26
HWB
186, 24%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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