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
309FA5
RGB
48, 159, 165
HSL
183, 55%, 42%
HSB
183, 71%, 65%
CMYK
71, 4, 0, 35
LAB
60, -30, -13
LCH
60, 33, 203
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 200
XYZ
20, 28, 40
LUV
60, -41, -14
HWB
183, 19%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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