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
1476EC
RGB
20, 118, 236
HSL
213, 85%, 50%
HSB
213, 92%, 93%
CMYK
92, 50, 0, 7
LAB
50, 9, -68
LCH
50, 69, 277
OKLCH
0.58, 0.20, 257
XYZ
22, 19, 82
LUV
50, -26, -102
HWB
213, 8%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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