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
38DFF8
RGB
56, 223, 248
HSL
188, 93%, 60%
HSB
188, 77%, 97%
CMYK
77, 10, 0, 3
LAB
82, -37, -25
LCH
82, 44, 214
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 210
XYZ
45, 60, 98
LUV
82, -57, -34
HWB
188, 22%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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