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
2481EB
RGB
36, 129, 235
HSL
212, 83%, 53%
HSB
212, 85%, 92%
CMYK
85, 45, 0, 8
LAB
53, 3, -62
LCH
53, 62, 273
OKLCH
0.61, 0.18, 255
XYZ
24, 22, 82
LUV
53, -28, -95
HWB
212, 14%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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