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
348AA7
RGB
52, 138, 167
HSL
195, 53%, 43%
HSB
195, 69%, 65%
CMYK
69, 17, 0, 35
LAB
53, -19, -23
LCH
53, 30, 230
OKLCH
0.59, 0.09, 224
XYZ
17, 22, 40
LUV
53, -32, -32
HWB
195, 20%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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