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
3DCEFC
RGB
61, 206, 252
HSL
194, 97%, 61%
HSB
194, 76%, 99%
CMYK
76, 18, 0, 1
LAB
77, -28, -34
LCH
77, 44, 231
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 224
XYZ
42, 52, 100
LUV
77, -50, -51
HWB
194, 24%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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