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
057EE4
RGB
5, 126, 228
HSL
207, 96%, 46%
HSB
207, 98%, 89%
CMYK
98, 45, 0, 11
LAB
51, 1, -61
LCH
51, 61, 271
OKLCH
0.59, 0.18, 253
XYZ
22, 21, 76
LUV
51, -29, -92
HWB
207, 2%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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