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
385D8A
RGB
56, 93, 138
HSL
213, 42%, 38%
HSB
213, 59%, 54%
CMYK
59, 33, 0, 46
LAB
38, -3, -30
LCH
38, 30, 265
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 254
XYZ
10, 11, 26
LUV
38, -16, -41
HWB
213, 22%, 46%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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