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
438BC0
RGB
67, 139, 192
HSL
205, 50%, 51%
HSB
205, 65%, 75%
CMYK
65, 28, 0, 25
LAB
55, -10, -35
LCH
55, 36, 253
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 243
XYZ
21, 23, 53
LUV
55, -28, -52
HWB
205, 26%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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