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
3182BB
RGB
49, 130, 187
HSL
205, 58%, 46%
HSB
205, 74%, 73%
CMYK
74, 30, 0, 27
LAB
51, -10, -38
LCH
51, 39, 255
OKLCH
0.58, 0.12, 243
XYZ
18, 20, 50
LUV
51, -29, -55
HWB
205, 19%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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