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
297DFE
RGB
41, 125, 254
HSL
216, 99%, 58%
HSB
216, 84%, 100%
CMYK
84, 51, 0, 0
LAB
53, 12, -73
LCH
53, 74, 279
OKLCH
0.61, 0.21, 259
XYZ
26, 22, 97
LUV
53, -26, -111
HWB
216, 16%, 0%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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