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
388289
RGB
56, 130, 137
HSL
185, 42%, 38%
HSB
185, 59%, 54%
CMYK
59, 5, 0, 46
LAB
50, -22, -11
LCH
50, 25, 207
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 204
XYZ
14, 19, 27
LUV
50, -30, -12
HWB
185, 22%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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