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
205385
RGB
32, 83, 133
HSL
210, 61%, 32%
HSB
210, 76%, 52%
CMYK
76, 38, 0, 48
LAB
34, -3, -34
LCH
34, 34, 264
OKLCH
0.43, 0.10, 251
XYZ
8, 8, 23
LUV
34, -18, -45
HWB
210, 13%, 48%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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