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
1784FC
RGB
23, 132, 252
HSL
211, 97%, 54%
HSB
211, 91%, 99%
CMYK
91, 48, 0, 1
LAB
55, 6, -69
LCH
55, 69, 275
OKLCH
0.62, 0.20, 256
XYZ
26, 24, 95
LUV
55, -29, -106
HWB
211, 9%, 1%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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