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
3387BD
RGB
51, 135, 189
HSL
203, 58%, 47%
HSB
203, 73%, 74%
CMYK
73, 29, 0, 26
LAB
53, -12, -36
LCH
53, 38, 252
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 241
XYZ
19, 22, 51
LUV
53, -30, -53
HWB
203, 20%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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