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
385C8D
RGB
56, 92, 141
HSL
215, 43%, 39%
HSB
215, 60%, 55%
CMYK
60, 35, 0, 45
LAB
38, -1, -32
LCH
38, 32, 268
OKLCH
0.47, 0.09, 256
XYZ
10, 10, 27
LUV
38, -16, -44
HWB
215, 22%, 45%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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