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
3478BC
RGB
52, 120, 188
HSL
210, 57%, 47%
HSB
210, 72%, 74%
CMYK
72, 36, 0, 26
LAB
49, -4, -43
LCH
49, 43, 264
OKLCH
0.56, 0.13, 251
XYZ
17, 18, 50
LUV
49, -25, -63
HWB
210, 20%, 26%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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