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
3083FA
RGB
48, 131, 250
HSL
215, 95%, 58%
HSB
215, 81%, 98%
CMYK
81, 48, 0, 2
LAB
55, 8, -68
LCH
55, 68, 277
OKLCH
0.62, 0.19, 258
XYZ
27, 24, 94
LUV
55, -27, -104
HWB
215, 19%, 2%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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