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
38BCF6
RGB
56, 188, 246
HSL
198, 91%, 59%
HSB
198, 77%, 96%
CMYK
77, 24, 0, 4
LAB
71, -22, -40
LCH
71, 45, 241
OKLCH
0.75, 0.14, 232
XYZ
36, 43, 94
LUV
71, -45, -60
HWB
198, 22%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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