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
3EBAD2
RGB
62, 186, 210
HSL
190, 62%, 53%
HSB
190, 70%, 82%
CMYK
70, 11, 0, 18
LAB
70, -29, -23
LCH
70, 37, 218
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 213
XYZ
31, 41, 67
LUV
70, -45, -30
HWB
190, 24%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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