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
347E8B
RGB
52, 126, 139
HSL
189, 46%, 37%
HSB
189, 63%, 55%
CMYK
63, 9, 0, 45
LAB
49, -21, -14
LCH
49, 25, 215
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 211
XYZ
14, 18, 27
LUV
49, -29, -17
HWB
189, 20%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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