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
32A7DB
RGB
50, 167, 219
HSL
198, 70%, 53%
HSB
198, 77%, 86%
CMYK
77, 24, 0, 14
LAB
64, -20, -36
LCH
64, 41, 241
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 233
XYZ
28, 33, 72
LUV
64, -40, -54
HWB
198, 20%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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