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
3F8FAC
RGB
63, 143, 172
HSL
196, 46%, 46%
HSB
196, 63%, 67%
CMYK
63, 17, 0, 33
LAB
55, -19, -23
LCH
55, 30, 231
OKLCH
0.61, 0.09, 225
XYZ
19, 24, 43
LUV
55, -32, -32
HWB
196, 25%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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