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
38669B
RGB
56, 102, 155
HSL
212, 47%, 41%
HSB
212, 64%, 61%
CMYK
64, 34, 0, 39
LAB
42, -3, -34
LCH
42, 34, 265
OKLCH
0.50, 0.10, 253
XYZ
12, 13, 33
LUV
42, -19, -48
HWB
212, 22%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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