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
2283C2
RGB
34, 131, 194
HSL
204, 70%, 45%
HSB
204, 82%, 76%
CMYK
82, 32, 0, 24
LAB
52, -11, -41
LCH
52, 43, 256
OKLCH
0.59, 0.13, 243
XYZ
19, 20, 54
LUV
52, -31, -61
HWB
204, 13%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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