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
20566F
RGB
32, 86, 111
HSL
199, 55%, 28%
HSB
199, 71%, 44%
CMYK
71, 23, 0, 56
LAB
34, -12, -20
LCH
34, 23, 240
OKLCH
0.43, 0.07, 232
XYZ
7, 8, 16
LUV
34, -20, -25
HWB
199, 13%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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