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
38667A
RGB
56, 102, 122
HSL
198, 37%, 35%
HSB
198, 54%, 48%
CMYK
54, 16, 0, 52
LAB
41, -12, -16
LCH
41, 20, 234
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 228
XYZ
10, 12, 20
LUV
41, -20, -21
HWB
198, 22%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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