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
348E9C
RGB
52, 142, 156
HSL
188, 50%, 41%
HSB
188, 67%, 61%
CMYK
67, 9, 0, 39
LAB
54, -24, -16
LCH
54, 29, 213
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 210
XYZ
17, 22, 35
LUV
54, -34, -19
HWB
188, 20%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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