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
2285D4
RGB
34, 133, 212
HSL
207, 72%, 48%
HSB
207, 84%, 83%
CMYK
84, 37, 0, 17
LAB
53, -6, -49
LCH
53, 50, 263
OKLCH
0.60, 0.15, 248
XYZ
21, 22, 65
LUV
53, -31, -74
HWB
207, 13%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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