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
329CA9
RGB
50, 156, 169
HSL
187, 54%, 43%
HSB
187, 70%, 66%
CMYK
70, 8, 0, 34
LAB
59, -28, -16
LCH
59, 32, 210
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 207
XYZ
20, 27, 42
LUV
59, -39, -20
HWB
187, 20%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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