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
306C83
RGB
48, 108, 131
HSL
197, 46%, 35%
HSB
197, 63%, 51%
CMYK
63, 18, 0, 49
LAB
42, -15, -19
LCH
42, 24, 233
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 226
XYZ
11, 13, 23
LUV
42, -24, -24
HWB
197, 19%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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