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
257BC8
RGB
37, 123, 200
HSL
208, 69%, 46%
HSB
208, 82%, 78%
CMYK
82, 38, 0, 22
LAB
50, -4, -48
LCH
50, 48, 265
OKLCH
0.57, 0.14, 250
XYZ
18, 19, 57
LUV
50, -28, -71
HWB
208, 15%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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