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
38768E
RGB
56, 118, 142
HSL
197, 43%, 39%
HSB
197, 61%, 56%
CMYK
61, 17, 0, 44
LAB
46, -15, -20
LCH
46, 25, 232
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 226
XYZ
13, 16, 28
LUV
46, -25, -26
HWB
197, 22%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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