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
3394BF
RGB
51, 148, 191
HSL
198, 58%, 47%
HSB
198, 73%, 75%
CMYK
73, 23, 0, 25
LAB
57, -18, -31
LCH
57, 36, 240
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 232
XYZ
21, 26, 53
LUV
57, -35, -45
HWB
198, 20%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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