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
1779FD
RGB
23, 121, 253
HSL
214, 98%, 54%
HSB
214, 91%, 99%
CMYK
91, 52, 0, 1
LAB
52, 13, -74
LCH
52, 76, 280
OKLCH
0.60, 0.21, 259
XYZ
25, 21, 96
LUV
52, -26, -112
HWB
214, 9%, 1%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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