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
309AA8
RGB
48, 154, 168
HSL
187, 56%, 42%
HSB
187, 71%, 66%
CMYK
71, 8, 0, 34
LAB
58, -27, -17
LCH
58, 32, 211
OKLCH
0.63, 0.10, 208
XYZ
20, 27, 41
LUV
58, -39, -20
HWB
187, 19%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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