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
388AC8
RGB
56, 138, 200
HSL
206, 57%, 50%
HSB
206, 72%, 78%
CMYK
72, 31, 0, 22
LAB
55, -10, -40
LCH
55, 41, 256
OKLCH
0.61, 0.12, 245
XYZ
21, 23, 58
LUV
55, -30, -60
HWB
206, 22%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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