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
203F56
RGB
32, 63, 86
HSL
206, 46%, 23%
HSB
206, 63%, 34%
CMYK
63, 27, 0, 66
LAB
25, -6, -18
LCH
25, 19, 252
OKLCH
0.35, 0.05, 243
XYZ
4, 5, 9
LUV
25, -12, -20
HWB
206, 13%, 66%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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