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
388FB2
RGB
56, 143, 178
HSL
197, 52%, 46%
HSB
197, 69%, 70%
CMYK
69, 20, 0, 30
LAB
55, -18, -27
LCH
55, 32, 235
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 228
XYZ
19, 24, 46
LUV
55, -33, -37
HWB
197, 22%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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