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
187EF3
RGB
24, 126, 243
HSL
212, 90%, 52%
HSB
212, 90%, 95%
CMYK
90, 48, 0, 5
LAB
53, 7, -68
LCH
53, 68, 276
OKLCH
0.60, 0.20, 256
XYZ
24, 22, 88
LUV
53, -28, -103
HWB
212, 9%, 5%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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