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
2275E5
RGB
34, 117, 229
HSL
214, 79%, 52%
HSB
214, 85%, 90%
CMYK
85, 49, 0, 10
LAB
49, 8, -65
LCH
49, 65, 277
OKLCH
0.58, 0.19, 258
XYZ
21, 19, 77
LUV
49, -25, -97
HWB
214, 13%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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