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
385C7D
RGB
56, 92, 125
HSL
209, 38%, 35%
HSB
209, 55%, 49%
CMYK
55, 26, 0, 51
LAB
37, -6, -23
LCH
37, 24, 256
OKLCH
0.46, 0.07, 247
XYZ
9, 10, 21
LUV
37, -16, -31
HWB
209, 22%, 51%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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