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
357DB7
RGB
53, 125, 183
HSL
207, 55%, 46%
HSB
207, 71%, 72%
CMYK
71, 32, 0, 28
LAB
50, -8, -38
LCH
50, 39, 258
OKLCH
0.57, 0.11, 246
XYZ
17, 19, 48
LUV
50, -27, -55
HWB
207, 21%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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