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
38AFDC
RGB
56, 175, 220
HSL
196, 70%, 54%
HSB
196, 75%, 86%
CMYK
75, 20, 0, 14
LAB
66, -23, -33
LCH
66, 40, 236
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 228
XYZ
30, 37, 73
LUV
66, -42, -48
HWB
196, 22%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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