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
3380D5
RGB
51, 128, 213
HSL
211, 66%, 52%
HSB
211, 76%, 84%
CMYK
76, 40, 0, 16
LAB
52, -1, -51
LCH
52, 51, 269
OKLCH
0.59, 0.15, 254
XYZ
21, 21, 66
LUV
52, -27, -78
HWB
211, 20%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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