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
3E9FB2
RGB
62, 159, 178
HSL
190, 48%, 47%
HSB
190, 65%, 70%
CMYK
65, 11, 0, 30
LAB
60, -25, -19
LCH
60, 31, 217
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 213
XYZ
22, 29, 47
LUV
60, -38, -24
HWB
190, 24%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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