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
3DE6FB
RGB
61, 230, 251
HSL
187, 96%, 61%
HSB
187, 76%, 98%
CMYK
76, 8, 0, 2
LAB
84, -38, -23
LCH
84, 45, 211
OKLCH
0.85, 0.13, 208
XYZ
48, 65, 101
LUV
84, -58, -31
HWB
187, 24%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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