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
326174
RGB
50, 97, 116
HSL
197, 40%, 33%
HSB
197, 57%, 45%
CMYK
57, 16, 0, 55
LAB
38, -12, -16
LCH
38, 20, 233
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 227
XYZ
9, 10, 18
LUV
38, -20, -20
HWB
197, 20%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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