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
348695
RGB
52, 134, 149
HSL
189, 48%, 39%
HSB
189, 65%, 58%
CMYK
65, 10, 0, 42
LAB
51, -22, -16
LCH
51, 27, 216
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 212
XYZ
15, 20, 31
LUV
51, -32, -20
HWB
189, 20%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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