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
3FAABF
RGB
63, 170, 191
HSL
190, 50%, 50%
HSB
190, 67%, 75%
CMYK
67, 11, 0, 25
LAB
64, -27, -20
LCH
64, 33, 217
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 213
XYZ
26, 34, 54
LUV
64, -41, -27
HWB
190, 25%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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