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
385F7A
RGB
56, 95, 122
HSL
205, 37%, 35%
HSB
205, 54%, 48%
CMYK
54, 22, 0, 52
LAB
38, -8, -20
LCH
38, 21, 248
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 240
XYZ
9, 10, 20
LUV
38, -17, -26
HWB
205, 22%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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