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
386A99
RGB
56, 106, 153
HSL
209, 46%, 41%
HSB
209, 63%, 60%
CMYK
63, 31, 0, 40
LAB
43, -6, -31
LCH
43, 32, 260
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 249
XYZ
13, 13, 32
LUV
43, -20, -44
HWB
209, 22%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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