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
3374AE
RGB
51, 116, 174
HSL
208, 55%, 44%
HSB
208, 71%, 68%
CMYK
71, 33, 0, 32
LAB
47, -6, -38
LCH
47, 38, 261
OKLCH
0.54, 0.11, 248
XYZ
15, 16, 42
LUV
47, -24, -54
HWB
208, 20%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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