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
388BD0
RGB
56, 139, 208
HSL
207, 62%, 52%
HSB
207, 73%, 82%
CMYK
73, 33, 0, 18
LAB
55, -8, -44
LCH
55, 44, 260
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 247
XYZ
22, 24, 63
LUV
55, -30, -66
HWB
207, 22%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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