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
3492DD
RGB
52, 146, 221
HSL
207, 71%, 54%
HSB
207, 76%, 87%
CMYK
76, 34, 0, 13
LAB
58, -8, -47
LCH
58, 48, 260
OKLCH
0.64, 0.14, 247
XYZ
25, 27, 72
LUV
58, -32, -71
HWB
207, 20%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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