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
1783EC
RGB
23, 131, 236
HSL
210, 85%, 51%
HSB
210, 90%, 93%
CMYK
90, 44, 0, 7
LAB
54, 2, -62
LCH
54, 62, 272
OKLCH
0.61, 0.18, 254
XYZ
24, 22, 82
LUV
54, -30, -94
HWB
210, 9%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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