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
38E2EC
RGB
56, 226, 236
HSL
183, 83%, 57%
HSB
183, 76%, 93%
CMYK
76, 4, 0, 7
LAB
82, -41, -18
LCH
82, 45, 204
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 201
XYZ
44, 61, 89
LUV
82, -59, -21
HWB
183, 22%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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