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
30B3DA
RGB
48, 179, 218
HSL
194, 70%, 52%
HSB
194, 78%, 85%
CMYK
78, 18, 0, 15
LAB
67, -26, -30
LCH
67, 40, 229
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 223
XYZ
30, 38, 72
LUV
67, -44, -43
HWB
194, 19%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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