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
325B83
RGB
50, 91, 131
HSL
210, 45%, 35%
HSB
210, 62%, 51%
CMYK
62, 31, 0, 49
LAB
37, -5, -27
LCH
37, 28, 260
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 249
XYZ
9, 10, 23
LUV
37, -17, -37
HWB
210, 20%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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