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
3496FB
RGB
52, 150, 251
HSL
210, 96%, 59%
HSB
210, 79%, 98%
CMYK
79, 40, 0, 2
LAB
60, -2, -59
LCH
60, 59, 268
OKLCH
0.67, 0.17, 253
XYZ
30, 30, 95
LUV
60, -32, -93
HWB
210, 20%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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