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
30DCF8
RGB
48, 220, 248
HSL
188, 93%, 58%
HSB
188, 81%, 97%
CMYK
81, 11, 0, 3
LAB
81, -36, -26
LCH
81, 45, 216
OKLCH
0.82, 0.14, 212
XYZ
44, 59, 98
LUV
81, -56, -36
HWB
188, 19%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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