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
3F97FD
RGB
63, 151, 253
HSL
212, 98%, 62%
HSB
212, 75%, 99%
CMYK
75, 40, 0, 1
LAB
61, 0, -59
LCH
61, 59, 270
OKLCH
0.67, 0.17, 254
XYZ
31, 30, 97
LUV
61, -31, -93
HWB
212, 25%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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