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
388EB9
RGB
56, 142, 185
HSL
200, 54%, 47%
HSB
200, 70%, 73%
CMYK
70, 23, 0, 27
LAB
55, -16, -31
LCH
55, 35, 243
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 234
XYZ
20, 24, 49
LUV
55, -32, -44
HWB
200, 22%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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