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
3E8892
RGB
62, 136, 146
HSL
187, 40%, 41%
HSB
187, 58%, 57%
CMYK
58, 7, 0, 43
LAB
52, -22, -13
LCH
52, 25, 211
OKLCH
0.58, 0.07, 207
XYZ
16, 21, 30
LUV
52, -30, -15
HWB
187, 24%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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