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
306D86
RGB
48, 109, 134
HSL
197, 47%, 36%
HSB
197, 64%, 53%
CMYK
64, 19, 0, 47
LAB
43, -14, -20
LCH
43, 25, 235
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 228
XYZ
11, 13, 25
LUV
43, -24, -26
HWB
197, 19%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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