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
38D9FA
RGB
56, 217, 250
HSL
190, 95%, 60%
HSB
190, 78%, 98%
CMYK
78, 13, 0, 2
LAB
80, -34, -29
LCH
80, 44, 220
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 215
XYZ
44, 57, 99
LUV
80, -54, -40
HWB
190, 22%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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