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
306288
RGB
48, 98, 136
HSL
206, 48%, 36%
HSB
206, 65%, 53%
CMYK
65, 28, 0, 47
LAB
39, -8, -27
LCH
39, 28, 254
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 244
XYZ
10, 11, 25
LUV
39, -20, -36
HWB
206, 19%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Cobalt
#0047AB
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
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