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
3E98EF
RGB
62, 152, 239
HSL
209, 85%, 59%
HSB
209, 74%, 94%
CMYK
74, 36, 0, 6
LAB
61, -5, -52
LCH
61, 53, 265
OKLCH
0.67, 0.15, 251
XYZ
29, 30, 86
LUV
61, -32, -81
HWB
209, 24%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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