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
34AACE
RGB
52, 170, 206
HSL
194, 61%, 51%
HSB
194, 75%, 81%
CMYK
75, 17, 0, 19
LAB
64, -24, -28
LCH
64, 37, 229
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 223
XYZ
27, 34, 64
LUV
64, -42, -40
HWB
194, 20%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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