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
438CD9
RGB
67, 140, 217
HSL
211, 66%, 56%
HSB
211, 69%, 85%
CMYK
69, 35, 0, 15
LAB
56, -4, -47
LCH
56, 47, 265
OKLCH
0.63, 0.14, 252
XYZ
24, 25, 69
LUV
56, -28, -72
HWB
211, 26%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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