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
227DC7
RGB
34, 125, 199
HSL
207, 71%, 46%
HSB
207, 83%, 78%
CMYK
83, 37, 0, 22
LAB
50, -6, -47
LCH
50, 47, 263
OKLCH
0.58, 0.14, 248
XYZ
18, 19, 57
LUV
50, -29, -69
HWB
207, 13%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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