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
38D4DE
RGB
56, 212, 222
HSL
184, 72%, 55%
HSB
184, 75%, 87%
CMYK
75, 5, 0, 13
LAB
78, -38, -17
LCH
78, 42, 204
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 202
XYZ
38, 53, 77
LUV
78, -55, -20
HWB
184, 22%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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