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
309EE5
RGB
48, 158, 229
HSL
204, 78%, 54%
HSB
204, 79%, 90%
CMYK
79, 31, 0, 10
LAB
62, -13, -45
LCH
62, 47, 254
OKLCH
0.67, 0.14, 242
XYZ
28, 31, 79
LUV
62, -36, -69
HWB
204, 19%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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