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
3E92E2
RGB
62, 146, 226
HSL
209, 74%, 56%
HSB
209, 73%, 89%
CMYK
73, 35, 0, 11
LAB
58, -6, -49
LCH
58, 49, 264
OKLCH
0.65, 0.14, 250
XYZ
26, 27, 76
LUV
58, -30, -75
HWB
209, 24%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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