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
3586C8
RGB
53, 134, 200
HSL
207, 58%, 50%
HSB
207, 74%, 78%
CMYK
74, 33, 0, 22
LAB
53, -8, -42
LCH
53, 43, 259
OKLCH
0.60, 0.13, 247
XYZ
20, 22, 58
LUV
53, -29, -63
HWB
207, 21%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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