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
348A8F
RGB
52, 138, 143
HSL
183, 47%, 38%
HSB
183, 64%, 56%
CMYK
64, 3, 0, 44
LAB
53, -25, -11
LCH
53, 28, 203
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 201
XYZ
15, 21, 29
LUV
53, -34, -12
HWB
183, 20%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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