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
3191BC
RGB
49, 145, 188
HSL
199, 59%, 46%
HSB
199, 74%, 74%
CMYK
74, 23, 0, 26
LAB
56, -18, -31
LCH
56, 36, 240
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 232
XYZ
20, 25, 51
LUV
56, -34, -45
HWB
199, 19%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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