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
3897D2
RGB
56, 151, 210
HSL
203, 63%, 52%
HSB
203, 73%, 82%
CMYK
73, 28, 0, 18
LAB
59, -14, -39
LCH
59, 41, 251
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 240
XYZ
24, 28, 65
LUV
59, -34, -58
HWB
203, 22%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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