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
38EBFE
RGB
56, 235, 254
HSL
186, 99%, 61%
HSB
186, 78%, 100%
CMYK
78, 7, 0, 0
LAB
85, -40, -23
LCH
85, 46, 209
OKLCH
0.86, 0.14, 206
XYZ
49, 67, 104
LUV
85, -60, -29
HWB
186, 22%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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