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
2885FD
RGB
40, 133, 253
HSL
214, 98%, 57%
HSB
214, 84%, 99%
CMYK
84, 47, 0, 1
LAB
55, 7, -69
LCH
55, 69, 276
OKLCH
0.63, 0.20, 257
XYZ
27, 24, 96
LUV
55, -28, -105
HWB
214, 16%, 1%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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