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
34C8DA
RGB
52, 200, 218
HSL
187, 69%, 53%
HSB
187, 76%, 85%
CMYK
76, 8, 0, 15
LAB
74, -35, -21
LCH
74, 40, 211
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 207
XYZ
35, 47, 74
LUV
74, -51, -27
HWB
187, 20%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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