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
32A5BF
RGB
50, 165, 191
HSL
191, 59%, 47%
HSB
191, 74%, 75%
CMYK
74, 14, 0, 25
LAB
62, -26, -23
LCH
62, 35, 221
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 216
XYZ
24, 31, 54
LUV
62, -41, -31
HWB
191, 20%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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