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
3262A6
RGB
50, 98, 166
HSL
215, 54%, 42%
HSB
215, 70%, 65%
CMYK
70, 41, 0, 35
LAB
41, 1, -42
LCH
41, 42, 272
OKLCH
0.50, 0.12, 257
XYZ
13, 12, 38
LUV
41, -19, -60
HWB
215, 20%, 35%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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