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
0398DC
RGB
3, 152, 220
HSL
199, 97%, 44%
HSB
199, 99%, 86%
CMYK
99, 31, 0, 14
LAB
59, -15, -45
LCH
59, 47, 251
OKLCH
0.65, 0.15, 239
XYZ
24, 28, 72
LUV
59, -38, -67
HWB
199, 1%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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