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
3EB8D2
RGB
62, 184, 210
HSL
191, 62%, 53%
HSB
191, 70%, 82%
CMYK
70, 12, 0, 18
LAB
69, -28, -24
LCH
69, 37, 220
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 215
XYZ
31, 40, 67
LUV
69, -45, -32
HWB
191, 24%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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