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
205261
RGB
32, 82, 97
HSL
194, 50%, 25%
HSB
194, 67%, 38%
CMYK
67, 15, 0, 62
LAB
32, -13, -14
LCH
32, 19, 226
OKLCH
0.41, 0.06, 221
XYZ
6, 7, 12
LUV
32, -19, -16
HWB
194, 13%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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