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
389FBB
RGB
56, 159, 187
HSL
193, 54%, 48%
HSB
193, 70%, 73%
CMYK
70, 15, 0, 27
LAB
61, -24, -24
LCH
61, 33, 225
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 220
XYZ
23, 29, 51
LUV
61, -38, -32
HWB
193, 22%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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