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
205D81
RGB
32, 93, 129
HSL
202, 60%, 32%
HSB
202, 75%, 51%
CMYK
75, 28, 0, 49
LAB
37, -10, -26
LCH
37, 28, 249
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 239
XYZ
8, 10, 22
LUV
37, -21, -35
HWB
202, 13%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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