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
38C8FE
RGB
56, 200, 254
HSL
196, 99%, 61%
HSB
196, 78%, 100%
CMYK
78, 21, 0, 0
LAB
75, -25, -38
LCH
75, 46, 236
OKLCH
0.78, 0.14, 229
XYZ
40, 49, 101
LUV
75, -48, -57
HWB
196, 22%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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