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
38B0FF
RGB
56, 176, 255
HSL
204, 100%, 61%
HSB
204, 78%, 100%
CMYK
78, 31, 0, 0
LAB
68, -14, -49
LCH
68, 51, 255
OKLCH
0.73, 0.15, 243
XYZ
35, 39, 100
LUV
68, -40, -77
HWB
204, 22%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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