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
287DD3
RGB
40, 125, 211
HSL
210, 68%, 49%
HSB
210, 81%, 83%
CMYK
81, 41, 0, 17
LAB
51, -2, -52
LCH
51, 52, 268
OKLCH
0.58, 0.15, 253
XYZ
20, 20, 64
LUV
51, -27, -79
HWB
210, 16%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Dodger Blue
#1E90FF
Denim
#1560BD
Azure
#007FFF
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Cornflower
#6495ED
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