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
3FA2F5
RGB
63, 162, 245
HSL
207, 90%, 60%
HSB
207, 74%, 96%
CMYK
74, 34, 0, 4
LAB
64, -8, -51
LCH
64, 51, 261
OKLCH
0.69, 0.15, 248
XYZ
31, 33, 91
LUV
64, -35, -79
HWB
207, 25%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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