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
3EA2F2
RGB
62, 162, 242
HSL
207, 87%, 60%
HSB
207, 74%, 95%
CMYK
74, 33, 0, 5
LAB
64, -9, -49
LCH
64, 50, 259
OKLCH
0.69, 0.15, 247
XYZ
31, 33, 89
LUV
64, -35, -76
HWB
207, 24%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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