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
326EBE
RGB
50, 110, 190
HSL
214, 58%, 47%
HSB
214, 74%, 75%
CMYK
74, 42, 0, 25
LAB
46, 2, -49
LCH
46, 49, 272
OKLCH
0.54, 0.14, 257
XYZ
16, 16, 51
LUV
46, -22, -71
HWB
214, 20%, 25%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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