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
30ADCD
RGB
48, 173, 205
HSL
192, 62%, 50%
HSB
192, 77%, 80%
CMYK
77, 16, 0, 20
LAB
65, -27, -27
LCH
65, 38, 225
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 219
XYZ
27, 35, 63
LUV
65, -43, -37
HWB
192, 19%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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