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
206F74
RGB
32, 111, 116
HSL
184, 57%, 29%
HSB
184, 72%, 45%
CMYK
72, 4, 0, 55
LAB
42, -23, -10
LCH
42, 25, 204
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 201
XYZ
9, 13, 19
LUV
42, -29, -10
HWB
184, 13%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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