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
0380E5
RGB
3, 128, 229
HSL
207, 97%, 45%
HSB
207, 99%, 90%
CMYK
99, 44, 0, 10
LAB
52, 0, -60
LCH
52, 60, 270
OKLCH
0.60, 0.18, 252
XYZ
22, 21, 77
LUV
52, -30, -91
HWB
207, 1%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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