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
3FA0FC
RGB
63, 160, 252
HSL
209, 97%, 62%
HSB
209, 75%, 99%
CMYK
75, 37, 0, 1
LAB
64, -5, -55
LCH
64, 55, 264
OKLCH
0.69, 0.16, 250
XYZ
32, 33, 97
LUV
64, -34, -86
HWB
209, 25%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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