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
2487E4
RGB
36, 135, 228
HSL
209, 78%, 52%
HSB
209, 84%, 89%
CMYK
84, 41, 0, 11
LAB
55, -2, -56
LCH
55, 56, 268
OKLCH
0.62, 0.17, 252
XYZ
23, 23, 77
LUV
55, -30, -85
HWB
209, 14%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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