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
32465A
RGB
50, 70, 90
HSL
210, 29%, 27%
HSB
210, 44%, 35%
CMYK
44, 22, 0, 65
LAB
29, -4, -15
LCH
29, 15, 256
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 249
XYZ
5, 6, 11
LUV
29, -9, -18
HWB
210, 20%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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