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
329EAA
RGB
50, 158, 170
HSL
186, 55%, 43%
HSB
186, 71%, 67%
CMYK
71, 7, 0, 33
LAB
60, -28, -16
LCH
60, 32, 209
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 206
XYZ
21, 28, 42
LUV
60, -40, -19
HWB
186, 20%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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