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
38B1BB
RGB
56, 177, 187
HSL
185, 54%, 48%
HSB
185, 70%, 73%
CMYK
70, 5, 0, 27
LAB
66, -32, -15
LCH
66, 35, 206
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 203
XYZ
26, 36, 53
LUV
66, -45, -18
HWB
185, 22%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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