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
3372BC
RGB
51, 114, 188
HSL
212, 57%, 47%
HSB
212, 73%, 74%
CMYK
73, 39, 0, 26
LAB
47, -1, -46
LCH
47, 46, 269
OKLCH
0.55, 0.13, 254
XYZ
16, 16, 50
LUV
47, -23, -67
HWB
212, 20%, 26%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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