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
385D65
RGB
56, 93, 101
HSL
191, 29%, 31%
HSB
191, 45%, 40%
CMYK
45, 8, 0, 60
LAB
37, -12, -9
LCH
37, 15, 217
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 213
XYZ
8, 10, 14
LUV
37, -17, -10
HWB
191, 22%, 60%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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