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
305F86
RGB
48, 95, 134
HSL
207, 47%, 36%
HSB
207, 64%, 53%
CMYK
64, 29, 0, 47
LAB
38, -7, -27
LCH
38, 28, 256
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 246
XYZ
10, 11, 24
LUV
38, -19, -36
HWB
207, 19%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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