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
32657D
RGB
50, 101, 125
HSL
199, 43%, 34%
HSB
199, 60%, 49%
CMYK
60, 19, 0, 51
LAB
40, -12, -19
LCH
40, 22, 238
OKLCH
0.48, 0.07, 231
XYZ
10, 11, 21
LUV
40, -21, -25
HWB
199, 20%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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