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
307ECA
RGB
48, 126, 202
HSL
210, 62%, 49%
HSB
210, 76%, 79%
CMYK
76, 38, 0, 21
LAB
51, -4, -47
LCH
51, 47, 265
OKLCH
0.58, 0.14, 251
XYZ
19, 20, 59
LUV
51, -27, -70
HWB
210, 19%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Denim
#1560BD
Dodger Blue
#1E90FF
Cornflower
#6495ED
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Azure
#007FFF
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