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
347698
RGB
52, 118, 152
HSL
200, 49%, 40%
HSB
200, 66%, 60%
CMYK
66, 22, 0, 40
LAB
47, -13, -25
LCH
47, 28, 242
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 234
XYZ
14, 16, 32
LUV
47, -26, -34
HWB
200, 20%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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