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
3198E4
RGB
49, 152, 228
HSL
205, 77%, 54%
HSB
205, 79%, 89%
CMYK
79, 33, 0, 11
LAB
60, -10, -48
LCH
60, 49, 258
OKLCH
0.66, 0.15, 245
XYZ
26, 29, 78
LUV
60, -34, -73
HWB
205, 19%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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