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
3198CA
RGB
49, 152, 202
HSL
200, 61%, 49%
HSB
200, 76%, 79%
CMYK
76, 25, 0, 21
LAB
59, -17, -35
LCH
59, 39, 244
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 234
XYZ
23, 27, 60
LUV
59, -36, -51
HWB
200, 19%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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