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
3476BC
RGB
52, 118, 188
HSL
211, 57%, 47%
HSB
211, 72%, 74%
CMYK
72, 37, 0, 26
LAB
48, -3, -44
LCH
48, 44, 266
OKLCH
0.56, 0.13, 252
XYZ
17, 17, 50
LUV
48, -24, -64
HWB
211, 20%, 26%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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