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
386EC2
RGB
56, 110, 194
HSL
217, 55%, 49%
HSB
217, 71%, 76%
CMYK
71, 43, 0, 24
LAB
46, 4, -50
LCH
46, 50, 275
OKLCH
0.54, 0.14, 259
XYZ
17, 16, 53
LUV
46, -21, -74
HWB
217, 22%, 24%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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