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
38C0CA
RGB
56, 192, 202
HSL
184, 58%, 51%
HSB
184, 72%, 79%
CMYK
72, 5, 0, 21
LAB
71, -35, -16
LCH
71, 38, 205
OKLCH
0.74, 0.11, 202
XYZ
31, 43, 62
LUV
71, -49, -19
HWB
184, 22%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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