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
2091B4
RGB
32, 145, 180
HSL
194, 70%, 42%
HSB
194, 82%, 71%
CMYK
82, 19, 0, 29
LAB
55, -22, -28
LCH
55, 35, 231
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 225
XYZ
19, 24, 47
LUV
55, -37, -38
HWB
194, 13%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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