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
385A75
RGB
56, 90, 117
HSL
207, 35%, 34%
HSB
207, 52%, 46%
CMYK
52, 23, 0, 54
LAB
37, -6, -19
LCH
37, 21, 252
OKLCH
0.45, 0.06, 244
XYZ
8, 9, 18
LUV
37, -15, -25
HWB
207, 22%, 54%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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