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
306290
RGB
48, 98, 144
HSL
209, 50%, 38%
HSB
209, 67%, 56%
CMYK
67, 32, 0, 44
LAB
40, -6, -31
LCH
40, 31, 260
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 249
XYZ
11, 11, 28
LUV
40, -20, -43
HWB
209, 19%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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