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
3F8FFA
RGB
63, 143, 250
HSL
214, 95%, 61%
HSB
214, 75%, 98%
CMYK
75, 43, 0, 2
LAB
59, 3, -62
LCH
59, 62, 273
OKLCH
0.65, 0.18, 257
XYZ
29, 28, 94
LUV
59, -28, -96
HWB
214, 25%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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