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
3493BD
RGB
52, 147, 189
HSL
198, 57%, 47%
HSB
198, 72%, 74%
CMYK
72, 22, 0, 26
LAB
57, -18, -30
LCH
57, 35, 240
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 231
XYZ
21, 25, 52
LUV
57, -34, -44
HWB
198, 20%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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