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
3FCAF3
RGB
63, 202, 243
HSL
194, 88%, 60%
HSB
194, 74%, 95%
CMYK
74, 17, 0, 5
LAB
75, -28, -32
LCH
75, 42, 228
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 222
XYZ
39, 50, 92
LUV
75, -49, -46
HWB
194, 25%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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