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
3FA0D2
RGB
63, 160, 210
HSL
200, 62%, 54%
HSB
200, 70%, 82%
CMYK
70, 24, 0, 18
LAB
62, -17, -34
LCH
62, 38, 244
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 235
XYZ
26, 31, 66
LUV
62, -36, -51
HWB
200, 25%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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