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
30C2EA
RGB
48, 194, 234
HSL
193, 82%, 55%
HSB
193, 79%, 92%
CMYK
79, 17, 0, 8
LAB
72, -29, -31
LCH
72, 42, 228
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 221
XYZ
35, 45, 85
LUV
72, -49, -45
HWB
193, 19%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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