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
30859F
RGB
48, 133, 159
HSL
194, 54%, 41%
HSB
194, 70%, 62%
CMYK
70, 16, 0, 38
LAB
51, -20, -22
LCH
51, 29, 228
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 222
XYZ
16, 20, 36
LUV
51, -32, -29
HWB
194, 19%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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