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
306F9F
RGB
48, 111, 159
HSL
206, 54%, 41%
HSB
206, 70%, 62%
CMYK
70, 30, 0, 38
LAB
44, -8, -32
LCH
44, 34, 255
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 244
XYZ
13, 14, 35
LUV
44, -24, -46
HWB
206, 19%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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