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
287BFC
RGB
40, 123, 252
HSL
217, 97%, 57%
HSB
217, 84%, 99%
CMYK
84, 51, 0, 1
LAB
52, 13, -73
LCH
52, 74, 280
OKLCH
0.61, 0.21, 260
XYZ
26, 22, 95
LUV
52, -25, -110
HWB
217, 16%, 1%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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