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
328895
RGB
50, 136, 149
HSL
188, 50%, 39%
HSB
188, 66%, 58%
CMYK
66, 9, 0, 42
LAB
52, -23, -15
LCH
52, 28, 213
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 209
XYZ
16, 20, 32
LUV
52, -33, -18
HWB
188, 20%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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