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
3E96C7
RGB
62, 150, 199
HSL
201, 55%, 51%
HSB
201, 69%, 78%
CMYK
69, 25, 0, 22
LAB
58, -15, -34
LCH
58, 37, 246
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 237
XYZ
23, 27, 58
LUV
58, -33, -49
HWB
201, 24%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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