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
384C63
RGB
56, 76, 99
HSL
212, 28%, 30%
HSB
212, 43%, 39%
CMYK
43, 23, 0, 61
LAB
31, -3, -16
LCH
31, 16, 260
OKLCH
0.41, 0.05, 252
XYZ
6, 7, 13
LUV
31, -10, -20
HWB
212, 22%, 61%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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