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
349CC8
RGB
52, 156, 200
HSL
198, 59%, 49%
HSB
198, 74%, 78%
CMYK
74, 22, 0, 22
LAB
60, -19, -32
LCH
60, 37, 239
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 231
XYZ
24, 29, 59
LUV
60, -37, -46
HWB
198, 20%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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