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
38728A
RGB
56, 114, 138
HSL
198, 42%, 38%
HSB
198, 59%, 54%
CMYK
59, 17, 0, 46
LAB
45, -14, -19
LCH
45, 24, 234
OKLCH
0.52, 0.07, 228
XYZ
12, 15, 26
LUV
45, -24, -25
HWB
198, 22%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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