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
3580CE
RGB
53, 128, 206
HSL
211, 61%, 51%
HSB
211, 74%, 81%
CMYK
74, 38, 0, 19
LAB
52, -3, -48
LCH
52, 48, 266
OKLCH
0.59, 0.14, 252
XYZ
20, 21, 61
LUV
52, -27, -72
HWB
211, 21%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Dodger Blue
#1E90FF
Denim
#1560BD
Azure
#007FFF
Cornflower
#6495ED
Royal Blue
#4169E1
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