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
384E6E
RGB
56, 78, 110
HSL
216, 33%, 33%
HSB
216, 49%, 43%
CMYK
49, 29, 0, 57
LAB
32, -1, -21
LCH
32, 21, 266
OKLCH
0.42, 0.06, 258
XYZ
7, 7, 16
LUV
32, -10, -28
HWB
216, 22%, 57%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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