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
3FA0CE
RGB
63, 160, 206
HSL
199, 59%, 53%
HSB
199, 69%, 81%
CMYK
69, 22, 0, 19
LAB
62, -18, -32
LCH
62, 37, 241
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 233
XYZ
26, 31, 63
LUV
62, -36, -48
HWB
199, 25%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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