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
3198E6
RGB
49, 152, 230
HSL
206, 78%, 55%
HSB
206, 79%, 90%
CMYK
79, 34, 0, 10
LAB
60, -9, -49
LCH
60, 50, 259
OKLCH
0.66, 0.15, 246
XYZ
27, 29, 79
LUV
60, -34, -74
HWB
206, 19%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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