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
329EDF
RGB
50, 158, 223
HSL
203, 73%, 54%
HSB
203, 78%, 87%
CMYK
78, 29, 0, 13
LAB
61, -14, -42
LCH
61, 45, 251
OKLCH
0.67, 0.14, 240
XYZ
27, 30, 74
LUV
61, -37, -64
HWB
203, 20%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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