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
2588CA
RGB
37, 136, 202
HSL
204, 69%, 47%
HSB
204, 82%, 79%
CMYK
82, 33, 0, 21
LAB
54, -11, -43
LCH
54, 44, 256
OKLCH
0.60, 0.13, 244
XYZ
20, 22, 59
LUV
54, -32, -64
HWB
204, 15%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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