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
237DC9
RGB
35, 125, 201
HSL
207, 70%, 46%
HSB
207, 83%, 79%
CMYK
83, 38, 0, 21
LAB
50, -5, -48
LCH
50, 48, 264
OKLCH
0.58, 0.14, 249
XYZ
19, 19, 58
LUV
50, -28, -71
HWB
207, 14%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Dodger Blue
#1E90FF
Denim
#1560BD
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Azure
#007FFF
Cornflower
#6495ED
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