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
3482BF
RGB
52, 130, 191
HSL
206, 57%, 48%
HSB
206, 73%, 75%
CMYK
73, 32, 0, 25
LAB
52, -9, -40
LCH
52, 40, 258
OKLCH
0.59, 0.12, 246
XYZ
19, 20, 52
LUV
52, -28, -58
HWB
206, 20%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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