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
38E4EF
RGB
56, 228, 239
HSL
184, 85%, 58%
HSB
184, 77%, 94%
CMYK
77, 5, 0, 6
LAB
83, -41, -18
LCH
83, 45, 204
OKLCH
0.84, 0.13, 202
XYZ
45, 63, 91
LUV
83, -59, -22
HWB
184, 22%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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