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
30516B
RGB
48, 81, 107
HSL
206, 38%, 30%
HSB
206, 55%, 42%
CMYK
55, 24, 0, 58
LAB
33, -6, -19
LCH
33, 20, 252
OKLCH
0.42, 0.06, 244
XYZ
7, 8, 15
LUV
33, -14, -24
HWB
206, 19%, 58%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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