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
306196
RGB
48, 97, 150
HSL
211, 52%, 39%
HSB
211, 68%, 59%
CMYK
68, 35, 0, 41
LAB
40, -3, -35
LCH
40, 35, 265
OKLCH
0.48, 0.10, 252
XYZ
11, 11, 30
LUV
40, -19, -48
HWB
211, 19%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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