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
2588EA
RGB
37, 136, 234
HSL
210, 82%, 53%
HSB
210, 84%, 92%
CMYK
84, 42, 0, 8
LAB
55, -1, -58
LCH
55, 58, 269
OKLCH
0.62, 0.17, 253
XYZ
24, 24, 81
LUV
55, -30, -89
HWB
210, 15%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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