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
326EAF
RGB
50, 110, 175
HSL
211, 56%, 44%
HSB
211, 71%, 69%
CMYK
71, 37, 0, 31
LAB
45, -3, -41
LCH
45, 41, 266
OKLCH
0.53, 0.12, 253
XYZ
15, 15, 43
LUV
45, -22, -59
HWB
211, 20%, 31%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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