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
385E7E
RGB
56, 94, 126
HSL
207, 38%, 36%
HSB
207, 56%, 49%
CMYK
56, 25, 0, 51
LAB
38, -6, -23
LCH
38, 23, 254
OKLCH
0.47, 0.07, 245
XYZ
9, 10, 21
LUV
38, -16, -30
HWB
207, 22%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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