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
3074C4
RGB
48, 116, 196
HSL
212, 61%, 48%
HSB
212, 76%, 77%
CMYK
76, 41, 0, 23
LAB
48, 0, -49
LCH
48, 49, 270
OKLCH
0.56, 0.14, 255
XYZ
17, 17, 55
LUV
48, -24, -72
HWB
212, 19%, 23%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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