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
348AA0
RGB
52, 138, 160
HSL
192, 51%, 42%
HSB
192, 68%, 63%
CMYK
68, 14, 0, 37
LAB
53, -21, -20
LCH
53, 29, 223
OKLCH
0.59, 0.09, 218
XYZ
17, 21, 37
LUV
53, -33, -26
HWB
192, 20%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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