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
345F87
RGB
52, 95, 135
HSL
209, 44%, 37%
HSB
209, 61%, 53%
CMYK
61, 30, 0, 47
LAB
39, -6, -27
LCH
39, 28, 259
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 248
XYZ
10, 11, 24
LUV
39, -18, -37
HWB
209, 20%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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