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
2382C4
RGB
35, 130, 196
HSL
205, 70%, 45%
HSB
205, 82%, 77%
CMYK
82, 34, 0, 23
LAB
52, -9, -43
LCH
52, 44, 258
OKLCH
0.59, 0.13, 245
XYZ
19, 20, 55
LUV
52, -30, -63
HWB
205, 14%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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