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
1986F8
RGB
25, 134, 248
HSL
211, 94%, 54%
HSB
211, 90%, 97%
CMYK
90, 46, 0, 3
LAB
55, 4, -66
LCH
55, 66, 273
OKLCH
0.63, 0.19, 255
XYZ
26, 24, 92
LUV
55, -30, -102
HWB
211, 10%, 3%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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