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
325473
RGB
50, 84, 115
HSL
209, 39%, 32%
HSB
209, 57%, 45%
CMYK
57, 27, 0, 55
LAB
34, -5, -22
LCH
34, 23, 256
OKLCH
0.43, 0.07, 247
XYZ
8, 8, 17
LUV
34, -15, -28
HWB
209, 20%, 55%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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