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
205474
RGB
32, 84, 116
HSL
203, 57%, 29%
HSB
203, 72%, 45%
CMYK
72, 28, 0, 55
LAB
33, -9, -24
LCH
33, 25, 249
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 239
XYZ
7, 8, 18
LUV
33, -19, -30
HWB
203, 13%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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