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
038EA0
RGB
3, 142, 160
HSL
187, 96%, 32%
HSB
187, 98%, 63%
CMYK
98, 11, 0, 37
LAB
54, -28, -19
LCH
54, 34, 214
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 210
XYZ
16, 22, 37
LUV
54, -39, -24
HWB
187, 1%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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