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
30B9FF
RGB
48, 185, 255
HSL
200, 100%, 59%
HSB
200, 81%, 100%
CMYK
81, 27, 0, 0
LAB
71, -19, -46
LCH
71, 49, 248
OKLCH
0.75, 0.15, 237
XYZ
37, 43, 101
LUV
71, -44, -70
HWB
200, 19%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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