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
388ABD
RGB
56, 138, 189
HSL
203, 54%, 48%
HSB
203, 70%, 74%
CMYK
70, 27, 0, 26
LAB
54, -13, -35
LCH
54, 37, 250
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 240
XYZ
20, 23, 51
LUV
54, -30, -50
HWB
203, 22%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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