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
438FC3
RGB
67, 143, 195
HSL
204, 52%, 51%
HSB
204, 66%, 76%
CMYK
66, 27, 0, 24
LAB
56, -12, -35
LCH
56, 37, 251
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 241
XYZ
22, 25, 55
LUV
56, -30, -51
HWB
204, 26%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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