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
38829D
RGB
56, 130, 157
HSL
196, 47%, 42%
HSB
196, 64%, 62%
CMYK
64, 17, 0, 38
LAB
51, -17, -22
LCH
51, 28, 232
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 225
XYZ
16, 19, 35
LUV
51, -29, -29
HWB
196, 22%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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