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
206EAE
RGB
32, 110, 174
HSL
207, 69%, 40%
HSB
207, 82%, 68%
CMYK
82, 37, 0, 32
LAB
44, -6, -41
LCH
44, 42, 262
OKLCH
0.52, 0.12, 248
XYZ
14, 15, 42
LUV
44, -25, -60
HWB
207, 13%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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