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
386E71
RGB
56, 110, 113
HSL
183, 34%, 33%
HSB
183, 50%, 44%
CMYK
50, 3, 0, 56
LAB
43, -18, -8
LCH
43, 20, 203
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 200
XYZ
10, 13, 18
LUV
43, -23, -7
HWB
183, 22%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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