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
3EA5FB
RGB
62, 165, 251
HSL
207, 96%, 61%
HSB
207, 75%, 98%
CMYK
75, 34, 0, 2
LAB
65, -8, -52
LCH
65, 53, 261
OKLCH
0.70, 0.16, 248
XYZ
33, 35, 96
LUV
65, -36, -82
HWB
207, 24%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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