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
328494
RGB
50, 132, 148
HSL
190, 49%, 39%
HSB
190, 66%, 58%
CMYK
66, 11, 0, 42
LAB
51, -22, -16
LCH
51, 27, 217
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 213
XYZ
15, 19, 31
LUV
51, -32, -20
HWB
190, 20%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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