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
305064
RGB
48, 80, 100
HSL
203, 35%, 29%
HSB
203, 52%, 39%
CMYK
52, 20, 0, 61
LAB
32, -7, -16
LCH
32, 17, 244
OKLCH
0.42, 0.05, 237
XYZ
6, 7, 13
LUV
32, -14, -19
HWB
203, 19%, 61%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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