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
3182B8
RGB
49, 130, 184
HSL
204, 58%, 46%
HSB
204, 73%, 72%
CMYK
73, 29, 0, 28
LAB
51, -11, -36
LCH
51, 38, 253
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 242
XYZ
18, 20, 48
LUV
51, -29, -53
HWB
204, 19%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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