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
3FADCB
RGB
63, 173, 203
HSL
193, 57%, 52%
HSB
193, 69%, 80%
CMYK
69, 15, 0, 20
LAB
66, -25, -25
LCH
66, 35, 225
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 220
XYZ
28, 35, 62
LUV
66, -41, -35
HWB
193, 25%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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