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
38AFFA
RGB
56, 175, 250
HSL
203, 95%, 60%
HSB
203, 78%, 98%
CMYK
78, 30, 0, 2
LAB
68, -14, -47
LCH
68, 50, 253
OKLCH
0.72, 0.15, 242
XYZ
34, 38, 96
LUV
68, -40, -73
HWB
203, 22%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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