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
00386D
RGB
0, 56, 109
HSL
209, 100%, 21%
HSB
209, 100%, 43%
CMYK
100, 49, 0, 57
LAB
23, 1, -36
LCH
23, 36, 272
OKLCH
0.34, 0.11, 253
XYZ
4, 4, 15
LUV
23, -13, -42
HWB
209, 0%, 57%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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