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
208BB5
RGB
32, 139, 181
HSL
197, 70%, 42%
HSB
197, 82%, 71%
CMYK
82, 23, 0, 29
LAB
54, -19, -31
LCH
54, 36, 239
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 230
XYZ
18, 22, 47
LUV
54, -35, -44
HWB
197, 13%, 29%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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