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
3EBEF8
RGB
62, 190, 248
HSL
199, 93%, 61%
HSB
199, 75%, 97%
CMYK
75, 23, 0, 3
LAB
72, -21, -39
LCH
72, 45, 241
OKLCH
0.76, 0.14, 233
XYZ
37, 45, 95
LUV
72, -44, -60
HWB
199, 24%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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