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
327CA6
RGB
50, 124, 166
HSL
202, 54%, 42%
HSB
202, 70%, 65%
CMYK
70, 25, 0, 35
LAB
49, -13, -30
LCH
49, 32, 246
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 237
XYZ
15, 18, 39
LUV
49, -28, -42
HWB
202, 20%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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