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
3EBBE7
RGB
62, 187, 231
HSL
196, 78%, 57%
HSB
196, 73%, 91%
CMYK
73, 19, 0, 9
LAB
71, -24, -33
LCH
71, 41, 233
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 226
XYZ
34, 42, 82
LUV
71, -44, -48
HWB
196, 24%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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