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
3496B2
RGB
52, 150, 178
HSL
193, 55%, 45%
HSB
193, 71%, 70%
CMYK
71, 16, 0, 30
LAB
57, -22, -23
LCH
57, 32, 226
OKLCH
0.63, 0.10, 221
XYZ
20, 26, 46
LUV
57, -36, -32
HWB
193, 20%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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