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
3E99FB
RGB
62, 153, 251
HSL
211, 96%, 61%
HSB
211, 75%, 98%
CMYK
75, 39, 0, 2
LAB
61, -2, -58
LCH
61, 58, 268
OKLCH
0.68, 0.17, 253
XYZ
31, 31, 96
LUV
61, -32, -90
HWB
211, 24%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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