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
309ECD
RGB
48, 158, 205
HSL
198, 62%, 50%
HSB
198, 77%, 80%
CMYK
77, 23, 0, 20
LAB
61, -20, -34
LCH
61, 39, 240
OKLCH
0.66, 0.12, 231
XYZ
24, 29, 62
LUV
61, -38, -49
HWB
198, 19%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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