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
1487F7
RGB
20, 135, 247
HSL
210, 93%, 52%
HSB
210, 92%, 97%
CMYK
92, 45, 0, 3
LAB
55, 3, -65
LCH
55, 65, 272
OKLCH
0.63, 0.19, 254
XYZ
26, 24, 91
LUV
55, -30, -100
HWB
210, 8%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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