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
209BAF
RGB
32, 155, 175
HSL
188, 69%, 41%
HSB
188, 82%, 69%
CMYK
82, 11, 0, 31
LAB
58, -28, -20
LCH
58, 34, 216
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 212
XYZ
20, 27, 45
LUV
58, -41, -26
HWB
188, 13%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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