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
305658
RGB
48, 86, 88
HSL
183, 29%, 27%
HSB
183, 45%, 35%
CMYK
45, 2, 0, 65
LAB
34, -14, -6
LCH
34, 15, 202
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 200
XYZ
6, 8, 10
LUV
34, -17, -5
HWB
183, 19%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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