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
2679EB
RGB
38, 121, 235
HSL
215, 83%, 54%
HSB
215, 84%, 92%
CMYK
84, 49, 0, 8
LAB
51, 8, -66
LCH
51, 66, 277
OKLCH
0.59, 0.19, 258
XYZ
23, 20, 81
LUV
51, -25, -99
HWB
215, 15%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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