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
38ACFF
RGB
56, 172, 255
HSL
205, 100%, 61%
HSB
205, 78%, 100%
CMYK
78, 33, 0, 0
LAB
67, -12, -51
LCH
67, 52, 257
OKLCH
0.72, 0.16, 245
XYZ
34, 38, 100
LUV
67, -39, -80
HWB
205, 22%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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