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
34849F
RGB
52, 132, 159
HSL
195, 51%, 41%
HSB
195, 67%, 62%
CMYK
67, 17, 0, 38
LAB
51, -19, -22
LCH
51, 29, 230
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 224
XYZ
16, 20, 36
LUV
51, -31, -30
HWB
195, 20%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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