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
3866B2
RGB
56, 102, 178
HSL
217, 52%, 46%
HSB
217, 69%, 70%
CMYK
69, 43, 0, 30
LAB
43, 4, -46
LCH
43, 46, 275
OKLCH
0.52, 0.13, 260
XYZ
14, 14, 44
LUV
43, -18, -67
HWB
217, 22%, 30%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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