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
3FCCE6
RGB
63, 204, 230
HSL
189, 77%, 57%
HSB
189, 73%, 90%
CMYK
73, 11, 0, 10
LAB
76, -32, -24
LCH
76, 40, 217
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 213
XYZ
38, 50, 82
LUV
76, -50, -33
HWB
189, 25%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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