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
3F9DDA
RGB
63, 157, 218
HSL
204, 68%, 55%
HSB
204, 71%, 85%
CMYK
71, 28, 0, 15
LAB
61, -13, -40
LCH
61, 42, 251
OKLCH
0.67, 0.13, 241
XYZ
27, 30, 71
LUV
61, -34, -60
HWB
204, 25%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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