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
438DB1
RGB
67, 141, 177
HSL
200, 45%, 48%
HSB
200, 62%, 69%
CMYK
62, 20, 0, 31
LAB
55, -15, -26
LCH
55, 31, 240
OKLCH
0.61, 0.09, 232
XYZ
20, 23, 45
LUV
55, -30, -37
HWB
200, 26%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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