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
346F76
RGB
52, 111, 118
HSL
186, 39%, 33%
HSB
186, 56%, 46%
CMYK
56, 6, 0, 54
LAB
43, -18, -10
LCH
43, 21, 209
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 206
XYZ
10, 13, 19
LUV
43, -24, -11
HWB
186, 20%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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