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
357FF7
RGB
53, 127, 247
HSL
217, 92%, 59%
HSB
217, 79%, 97%
CMYK
79, 49, 0, 3
LAB
54, 10, -68
LCH
54, 69, 278
OKLCH
0.62, 0.19, 260
XYZ
26, 23, 91
LUV
54, -25, -104
HWB
217, 21%, 3%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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