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
347296
RGB
52, 114, 150
HSL
202, 49%, 40%
HSB
202, 65%, 59%
CMYK
65, 24, 0, 41
LAB
45, -12, -26
LCH
45, 29, 246
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 237
XYZ
13, 15, 31
LUV
45, -24, -36
HWB
202, 20%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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