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
386D92
RGB
56, 109, 146
HSL
205, 45%, 40%
HSB
205, 62%, 57%
CMYK
62, 25, 0, 43
LAB
44, -9, -26
LCH
44, 28, 250
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 241
XYZ
12, 14, 29
LUV
44, -22, -36
HWB
205, 22%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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