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
32CEE6
RGB
50, 206, 230
HSL
188, 78%, 55%
HSB
188, 78%, 90%
CMYK
78, 10, 0, 10
LAB
76, -35, -24
LCH
76, 42, 215
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 211
XYZ
38, 51, 83
LUV
76, -53, -32
HWB
188, 20%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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