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
20526E
RGB
32, 82, 110
HSL
202, 55%, 28%
HSB
202, 71%, 43%
CMYK
71, 25, 0, 57
LAB
33, -10, -21
LCH
33, 24, 246
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 237
XYZ
6, 7, 16
LUV
33, -18, -27
HWB
202, 13%, 57%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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