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
349BCB
RGB
52, 155, 203
HSL
199, 59%, 50%
HSB
199, 74%, 80%
CMYK
74, 24, 0, 20
LAB
60, -18, -34
LCH
60, 38, 242
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 233
XYZ
24, 28, 61
LUV
60, -36, -49
HWB
199, 20%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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