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
205E95
RGB
32, 94, 149
HSL
208, 65%, 35%
HSB
208, 79%, 58%
CMYK
79, 37, 0, 42
LAB
38, -5, -36
LCH
38, 37, 263
OKLCH
0.47, 0.11, 249
XYZ
10, 10, 30
LUV
38, -21, -50
HWB
208, 13%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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