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
3497DD
RGB
52, 151, 221
HSL
205, 71%, 54%
HSB
205, 76%, 87%
CMYK
76, 32, 0, 13
LAB
59, -11, -45
LCH
59, 46, 256
OKLCH
0.65, 0.14, 244
XYZ
26, 28, 72
LUV
59, -34, -68
HWB
205, 20%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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