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
38567F
RGB
56, 86, 127
HSL
215, 39%, 36%
HSB
215, 56%, 50%
CMYK
56, 32, 0, 50
LAB
36, -2, -27
LCH
36, 27, 267
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 256
XYZ
9, 9, 21
LUV
36, -13, -36
HWB
215, 22%, 50%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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