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
1985C2
RGB
25, 133, 194
HSL
202, 77%, 43%
HSB
202, 87%, 76%
CMYK
87, 31, 0, 24
LAB
52, -13, -41
LCH
52, 43, 253
OKLCH
0.59, 0.13, 241
XYZ
19, 21, 54
LUV
52, -32, -60
HWB
202, 10%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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