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
345882
RGB
52, 88, 130
HSL
212, 43%, 36%
HSB
212, 60%, 51%
CMYK
60, 32, 0, 49
LAB
36, -3, -28
LCH
36, 28, 264
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 253
XYZ
9, 9, 22
LUV
36, -15, -38
HWB
212, 20%, 49%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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