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
3082BC
RGB
48, 130, 188
HSL
205, 59%, 46%
HSB
205, 74%, 74%
CMYK
74, 31, 0, 26
LAB
52, -10, -38
LCH
52, 40, 255
OKLCH
0.58, 0.12, 244
XYZ
18, 20, 51
LUV
52, -29, -56
HWB
205, 19%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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