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
3095B2
RGB
48, 149, 178
HSL
193, 58%, 44%
HSB
193, 73%, 70%
CMYK
73, 16, 0, 30
LAB
57, -22, -24
LCH
57, 33, 227
OKLCH
0.63, 0.10, 221
XYZ
20, 25, 46
LUV
57, -36, -33
HWB
193, 19%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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