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
385F83
RGB
56, 95, 131
HSL
209, 40%, 37%
HSB
209, 57%, 51%
CMYK
57, 27, 0, 49
LAB
39, -6, -25
LCH
39, 25, 257
OKLCH
0.47, 0.07, 248
XYZ
10, 11, 23
LUV
39, -17, -33
HWB
209, 22%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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