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
3FB5CB
RGB
63, 181, 203
HSL
189, 57%, 52%
HSB
189, 69%, 80%
CMYK
69, 11, 0, 20
LAB
68, -29, -21
LCH
68, 36, 217
OKLCH
0.72, 0.11, 213
XYZ
29, 38, 62
LUV
68, -44, -28
HWB
189, 25%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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