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
2292AC
RGB
34, 146, 172
HSL
191, 67%, 40%
HSB
191, 80%, 67%
CMYK
80, 15, 0, 33
LAB
56, -24, -23
LCH
56, 33, 223
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 218
XYZ
18, 24, 43
LUV
56, -38, -31
HWB
191, 13%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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