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
3FBADF
RGB
63, 186, 223
HSL
194, 71%, 56%
HSB
194, 72%, 87%
CMYK
72, 17, 0, 13
LAB
70, -26, -29
LCH
70, 39, 228
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 222
XYZ
33, 41, 76
LUV
70, -44, -42
HWB
194, 25%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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