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
2886FB
RGB
40, 134, 251
HSL
213, 96%, 57%
HSB
213, 84%, 98%
CMYK
84, 47, 0, 2
LAB
55, 6, -67
LCH
55, 67, 275
OKLCH
0.63, 0.19, 257
XYZ
27, 24, 95
LUV
55, -29, -103
HWB
213, 16%, 2%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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