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
347D9F
RGB
52, 125, 159
HSL
199, 51%, 41%
HSB
199, 67%, 62%
CMYK
67, 21, 0, 38
LAB
49, -15, -25
LCH
49, 30, 239
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 232
XYZ
15, 18, 35
LUV
49, -28, -35
HWB
199, 20%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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