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
388DC0
RGB
56, 141, 192
HSL
203, 55%, 49%
HSB
203, 71%, 75%
CMYK
71, 27, 0, 25
LAB
55, -13, -35
LCH
55, 37, 249
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 239
XYZ
21, 24, 53
LUV
55, -31, -51
HWB
203, 22%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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