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
215982
RGB
33, 89, 130
HSL
205, 60%, 32%
HSB
205, 75%, 51%
CMYK
75, 32, 0, 49
LAB
36, -7, -29
LCH
36, 30, 255
OKLCH
0.45, 0.09, 244
XYZ
8, 9, 22
LUV
36, -20, -38
HWB
205, 13%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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