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
2277FC
RGB
34, 119, 252
HSL
217, 97%, 56%
HSB
217, 87%, 99%
CMYK
87, 53, 0, 1
LAB
51, 14, -75
LCH
51, 76, 281
OKLCH
0.60, 0.21, 260
XYZ
25, 21, 95
LUV
51, -25, -112
HWB
217, 13%, 1%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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