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
209FBC
RGB
32, 159, 188
HSL
191, 71%, 43%
HSB
191, 83%, 74%
CMYK
83, 15, 0, 26
LAB
60, -26, -25
LCH
60, 36, 224
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 218
XYZ
22, 29, 52
LUV
60, -41, -34
HWB
191, 13%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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