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
1785E2
RGB
23, 133, 226
HSL
207, 82%, 49%
HSB
207, 90%, 89%
CMYK
90, 41, 0, 11
LAB
54, -3, -56
LCH
54, 56, 267
OKLCH
0.61, 0.17, 251
XYZ
22, 22, 75
LUV
54, -31, -86
HWB
207, 9%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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