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
32515B
RGB
50, 81, 91
HSL
195, 29%, 28%
HSB
195, 45%, 36%
CMYK
45, 11, 0, 64
LAB
32, -10, -10
LCH
32, 14, 225
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 220
XYZ
6, 7, 11
LUV
32, -14, -11
HWB
195, 20%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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