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
346999
RGB
52, 105, 153
HSL
209, 49%, 40%
HSB
209, 66%, 60%
CMYK
66, 31, 0, 40
LAB
42, -6, -32
LCH
42, 33, 259
OKLCH
0.51, 0.10, 248
XYZ
12, 13, 32
LUV
42, -21, -45
HWB
209, 20%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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