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
3FB8DC
RGB
63, 184, 220
HSL
194, 69%, 55%
HSB
194, 71%, 86%
CMYK
71, 16, 0, 14
LAB
69, -26, -28
LCH
69, 38, 228
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 222
XYZ
32, 41, 74
LUV
69, -44, -41
HWB
194, 25%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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