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
326892
RGB
50, 104, 146
HSL
206, 49%, 38%
HSB
206, 66%, 57%
CMYK
66, 29, 0, 43
LAB
42, -8, -29
LCH
42, 30, 255
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 244
XYZ
11, 13, 29
LUV
42, -21, -40
HWB
206, 20%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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