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
3FDBE7
RGB
63, 219, 231
HSL
184, 78%, 58%
HSB
184, 73%, 91%
CMYK
73, 5, 0, 9
LAB
80, -38, -18
LCH
80, 42, 205
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 203
XYZ
42, 57, 84
LUV
80, -56, -22
HWB
184, 25%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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