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
385F64
RGB
56, 95, 100
HSL
187, 28%, 31%
HSB
187, 44%, 39%
CMYK
44, 5, 0, 61
LAB
38, -13, -7
LCH
38, 15, 209
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 206
XYZ
8, 10, 14
LUV
38, -17, -8
HWB
187, 22%, 61%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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