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
38C0FB
RGB
56, 192, 251
HSL
198, 96%, 60%
HSB
198, 78%, 98%
CMYK
78, 24, 0, 2
LAB
73, -22, -40
LCH
73, 46, 241
OKLCH
0.76, 0.14, 232
XYZ
38, 46, 98
LUV
73, -46, -61
HWB
198, 22%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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