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
3178DD
RGB
49, 120, 221
HSL
215, 72%, 53%
HSB
215, 78%, 87%
CMYK
78, 46, 0, 13
LAB
50, 5, -59
LCH
50, 59, 275
OKLCH
0.58, 0.17, 258
XYZ
21, 19, 71
LUV
50, -24, -89
HWB
215, 19%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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