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
3792E3
RGB
55, 146, 227
HSL
208, 75%, 55%
HSB
208, 76%, 89%
CMYK
76, 36, 0, 11
LAB
58, -6, -50
LCH
58, 50, 263
OKLCH
0.64, 0.15, 249
XYZ
26, 27, 76
LUV
58, -32, -76
HWB
208, 22%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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