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
384E65
RGB
56, 78, 101
HSL
211, 29%, 31%
HSB
211, 45%, 40%
CMYK
45, 23, 0, 60
LAB
32, -4, -16
LCH
32, 17, 257
OKLCH
0.42, 0.05, 250
XYZ
7, 7, 13
LUV
32, -10, -20
HWB
211, 22%, 60%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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