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
38ACFB
RGB
56, 172, 251
HSL
204, 96%, 60%
HSB
204, 78%, 98%
CMYK
78, 31, 0, 2
LAB
67, -13, -49
LCH
67, 51, 256
OKLCH
0.72, 0.15, 243
XYZ
34, 37, 97
LUV
67, -39, -77
HWB
204, 22%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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