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
345A75
RGB
52, 90, 117
HSL
205, 38%, 33%
HSB
205, 56%, 46%
CMYK
56, 23, 0, 54
LAB
36, -8, -20
LCH
36, 21, 249
OKLCH
0.45, 0.06, 241
XYZ
8, 9, 18
LUV
36, -16, -26
HWB
205, 20%, 54%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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