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
3889FF
RGB
56, 137, 255
HSL
216, 100%, 61%
HSB
216, 78%, 100%
CMYK
78, 46, 0, 0
LAB
57, 7, -67
LCH
57, 67, 276
OKLCH
0.64, 0.19, 258
XYZ
29, 26, 98
LUV
57, -27, -104
HWB
216, 22%, 0%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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