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
209EC8
RGB
32, 158, 200
HSL
195, 72%, 45%
HSB
195, 84%, 78%
CMYK
84, 21, 0, 22
LAB
60, -23, -32
LCH
60, 39, 234
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 227
XYZ
23, 29, 59
LUV
60, -40, -45
HWB
195, 13%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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