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
3198A0
RGB
49, 152, 160
HSL
184, 53%, 41%
HSB
184, 69%, 63%
CMYK
69, 5, 0, 37
LAB
57, -28, -13
LCH
57, 31, 205
OKLCH
0.63, 0.09, 203
XYZ
19, 26, 37
LUV
57, -38, -15
HWB
184, 19%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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