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
317EF7
RGB
49, 126, 247
HSL
217, 93%, 58%
HSB
217, 80%, 97%
CMYK
80, 49, 0, 3
LAB
53, 10, -69
LCH
53, 69, 278
OKLCH
0.61, 0.20, 259
XYZ
26, 22, 91
LUV
53, -25, -105
HWB
217, 19%, 3%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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