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
3679CA
RGB
54, 121, 202
HSL
213, 58%, 50%
HSB
213, 73%, 79%
CMYK
73, 40, 0, 21
LAB
50, 0, -49
LCH
50, 49, 270
OKLCH
0.57, 0.14, 255
XYZ
19, 19, 58
LUV
50, -24, -73
HWB
213, 21%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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