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
326F86
RGB
50, 111, 134
HSL
196, 46%, 36%
HSB
196, 63%, 53%
CMYK
63, 17, 0, 47
LAB
44, -15, -19
LCH
44, 24, 232
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 226
XYZ
11, 14, 25
LUV
44, -24, -25
HWB
196, 20%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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