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
38D8EB
RGB
56, 216, 235
HSL
186, 82%, 57%
HSB
186, 76%, 92%
CMYK
76, 8, 0, 8
LAB
79, -37, -22
LCH
79, 43, 210
OKLCH
0.81, 0.13, 207
XYZ
41, 56, 87
LUV
79, -55, -28
HWB
186, 22%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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