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
306F93
RGB
48, 111, 147
HSL
202, 51%, 38%
HSB
202, 67%, 58%
CMYK
67, 24, 0, 42
LAB
44, -12, -26
LCH
44, 29, 246
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 237
XYZ
12, 14, 30
LUV
44, -24, -36
HWB
202, 19%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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