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
007FF6
RGB
0, 127, 246
HSL
209, 100%, 48%
HSB
209, 100%, 96%
CMYK
100, 48, 0, 4
LAB
53, 6, -69
LCH
53, 69, 275
OKLCH
0.61, 0.20, 255
XYZ
24, 22, 90
LUV
53, -29, -105
HWB
209, 0%, 4%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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