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
3E89BE
RGB
62, 137, 190
HSL
205, 51%, 49%
HSB
205, 67%, 75%
CMYK
67, 28, 0, 25
LAB
54, -11, -35
LCH
54, 37, 253
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 242
XYZ
20, 23, 52
LUV
54, -29, -52
HWB
205, 24%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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