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
308FB6
RGB
48, 143, 182
HSL
197, 58%, 45%
HSB
197, 74%, 71%
CMYK
74, 21, 0, 29
LAB
55, -18, -29
LCH
55, 34, 237
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 230
XYZ
19, 24, 48
LUV
55, -34, -41
HWB
197, 19%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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