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
2387F9
RGB
35, 135, 249
HSL
212, 95%, 56%
HSB
212, 86%, 98%
CMYK
86, 46, 0, 2
LAB
56, 4, -66
LCH
56, 66, 274
OKLCH
0.63, 0.19, 255
XYZ
26, 25, 93
LUV
56, -29, -101
HWB
212, 14%, 2%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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