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
386CB3
RGB
56, 108, 179
HSL
215, 52%, 46%
HSB
215, 69%, 70%
CMYK
69, 40, 0, 30
LAB
45, 1, -44
LCH
45, 44, 271
OKLCH
0.53, 0.13, 257
XYZ
15, 15, 45
LUV
45, -20, -64
HWB
215, 22%, 30%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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