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
3383BC
RGB
51, 131, 188
HSL
205, 57%, 47%
HSB
205, 73%, 74%
CMYK
73, 30, 0, 26
LAB
52, -10, -38
LCH
52, 39, 255
OKLCH
0.59, 0.12, 243
XYZ
19, 21, 51
LUV
52, -29, -55
HWB
205, 20%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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