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
3098A2
RGB
48, 152, 162
HSL
185, 54%, 41%
HSB
185, 70%, 64%
CMYK
70, 6, 0, 36
LAB
57, -28, -14
LCH
57, 31, 207
OKLCH
0.63, 0.09, 204
XYZ
19, 26, 38
LUV
57, -39, -17
HWB
185, 19%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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