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
346A76
RGB
52, 106, 118
HSL
191, 39%, 33%
HSB
191, 56%, 46%
CMYK
56, 10, 0, 54
LAB
42, -16, -13
LCH
42, 20, 218
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 214
XYZ
10, 12, 19
LUV
42, -22, -15
HWB
191, 20%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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