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
34859A
RGB
52, 133, 154
HSL
192, 50%, 40%
HSB
192, 66%, 60%
CMYK
66, 14, 0, 40
LAB
51, -20, -19
LCH
51, 28, 223
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 218
XYZ
16, 20, 34
LUV
51, -31, -25
HWB
192, 20%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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