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
326382
RGB
50, 99, 130
HSL
203, 44%, 35%
HSB
203, 62%, 51%
CMYK
62, 24, 0, 49
LAB
40, -10, -23
LCH
40, 25, 247
OKLCH
0.48, 0.07, 239
XYZ
10, 11, 23
LUV
40, -20, -30
HWB
203, 20%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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