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
007FE2
RGB
0, 127, 226
HSL
206, 100%, 44%
HSB
206, 100%, 89%
CMYK
100, 44, 0, 11
LAB
52, 0, -60
LCH
52, 60, 270
OKLCH
0.59, 0.18, 252
XYZ
21, 21, 75
LUV
52, -30, -90
HWB
206, 0%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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