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
209BC8
RGB
32, 155, 200
HSL
196, 72%, 45%
HSB
196, 84%, 78%
CMYK
84, 23, 0, 22
LAB
59, -21, -33
LCH
59, 39, 237
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 229
XYZ
23, 28, 59
LUV
59, -39, -48
HWB
196, 13%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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