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
3863A8
RGB
56, 99, 168
HSL
217, 50%, 44%
HSB
217, 67%, 66%
CMYK
67, 41, 0, 34
LAB
42, 3, -42
LCH
42, 42, 273
OKLCH
0.50, 0.12, 259
XYZ
13, 13, 39
LUV
42, -18, -61
HWB
217, 22%, 34%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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