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
277AFE
RGB
39, 122, 254
HSL
217, 99%, 57%
HSB
217, 85%, 100%
CMYK
85, 52, 0, 0
LAB
52, 14, -74
LCH
52, 75, 280
OKLCH
0.61, 0.21, 260
XYZ
26, 22, 97
LUV
52, -25, -112
HWB
217, 15%, 0%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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