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
34667A
RGB
52, 102, 122
HSL
197, 40%, 34%
HSB
197, 57%, 48%
CMYK
57, 16, 0, 52
LAB
40, -13, -17
LCH
40, 21, 233
OKLCH
0.48, 0.06, 226
XYZ
10, 12, 20
LUV
40, -21, -21
HWB
197, 20%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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