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
34709C
RGB
52, 112, 156
HSL
205, 50%, 41%
HSB
205, 67%, 61%
CMYK
67, 28, 0, 39
LAB
45, -9, -30
LCH
45, 31, 253
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 243
XYZ
13, 15, 34
LUV
45, -23, -42
HWB
205, 20%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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