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
3EBAEC
RGB
62, 186, 236
HSL
197, 82%, 58%
HSB
197, 74%, 93%
CMYK
74, 21, 0, 7
LAB
70, -23, -35
LCH
70, 42, 237
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 229
XYZ
35, 42, 86
LUV
70, -44, -53
HWB
197, 24%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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