≈ Matt Blue

#3B62B3 is closest to Matt Blue in our library. Matt Blue (#3B62B3) is a medium, moderately saturated blue with a cool feel. It has a hue angle of 221° and a lightness of 51%. Its moderate saturation keeps it lively without shouting.

#3B62B3≈ Matt Blue

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About this color

What Matt Blue looks like, feels like and where it works.

Description

Matt Blue (#3B62B3) is a medium, moderately saturated blue with a cool feel. It has a hue angle of 221° and a lightness of 51%. Its moderate saturation keeps it lively without shouting.

Psychology

Blue is the most widely liked color and the default for trust. It lowers the sense of urgency, so it suits products that ask for confidence: money, health and software. As a mid-toned shade, Matt Blue sits comfortably in the middle: present but not heavy.

Meaning

Blue stands for calm, stability, loyalty and the sky and sea. It is also the color of sadness in English (feeling blue) and, in some cultures, of protection.

Why use this color

Matt Blue is an easy supporting color. It carries white text well, so it works as a button, header or badge background. Pair it with its tints and shades for a complete scale.

Applications

Finance, banking and insurance
Technology and software
Healthcare and corporate identity
Links and primary actions in interfaces

History

Egyptian blue, from about 2500 BC, is often called the first synthetic pigment. Ultramarine from lapis lazuli cost as much as gold; Prussian blue (about 1706) made deep blue affordable.

Accessibility

White text on Matt Blue has a contrast ratio of 5.85:1 (AA); black text has 3.58:1 (fails for body text). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text and interface parts. Do not rely on color alone to carry meaning: pair it with text, an icon or a pattern.