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
007CD5
RGB
0, 124, 213
HSL
205, 100%, 42%
HSB
205, 100%, 84%
CMYK
100, 42, 0, 16
LAB
50, -3, -55
LCH
50, 55, 267
OKLCH
0.58, 0.16, 250
XYZ
19, 19, 66
LUV
50, -30, -82
HWB
205, 0%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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