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
205476
RGB
32, 84, 118
HSL
204, 57%, 29%
HSB
204, 73%, 46%
CMYK
73, 29, 0, 54
LAB
34, -9, -25
LCH
34, 26, 251
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 241
XYZ
7, 8, 18
LUV
34, -19, -32
HWB
204, 13%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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