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
34739D
RGB
52, 115, 157
HSL
204, 50%, 41%
HSB
204, 67%, 62%
CMYK
67, 27, 0, 38
LAB
46, -10, -29
LCH
46, 31, 250
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 241
XYZ
14, 15, 34
LUV
46, -24, -41
HWB
204, 20%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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