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
38D8EE
RGB
56, 216, 238
HSL
187, 84%, 58%
HSB
187, 76%, 93%
CMYK
76, 9, 0, 7
LAB
79, -36, -23
LCH
79, 43, 213
OKLCH
0.81, 0.13, 209
XYZ
42, 56, 90
LUV
79, -55, -31
HWB
187, 22%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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