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
34A4FA
RGB
52, 164, 250
HSL
206, 95%, 59%
HSB
206, 79%, 98%
CMYK
79, 34, 0, 2
LAB
64, -9, -53
LCH
64, 53, 260
OKLCH
0.70, 0.16, 247
XYZ
32, 34, 95
LUV
64, -37, -82
HWB
206, 20%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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