Back to all colors

Dodger Blue

#3F8AEC

A balanced, vivid dodger blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
3F8AEC
RGB
63, 138, 236
HSL
214, 82%, 59%
HSB
214, 73%, 93%
CMYK
73, 42, 0, 7
LAB
56, 2, -57
LCH
56, 57, 272
OKLCH
0.63, 0.17, 256
XYZ
26, 25, 83
LUV
56, -27, -88
HWB
214, 25%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.