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
385C82
RGB
56, 92, 130
HSL
211, 40%, 36%
HSB
211, 57%, 51%
CMYK
57, 29, 0, 49
LAB
38, -4, -26
LCH
38, 26, 261
OKLCH
0.46, 0.07, 251
XYZ
9, 10, 23
LUV
38, -16, -35
HWB
211, 22%, 49%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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