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
2386FF
RGB
35, 134, 255
HSL
213, 100%, 57%
HSB
213, 86%, 100%
CMYK
86, 47, 0, 0
LAB
56, 7, -69
LCH
56, 70, 276
OKLCH
0.63, 0.20, 257
XYZ
27, 25, 98
LUV
56, -29, -106
HWB
213, 14%, 0%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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