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
367BD7
RGB
54, 123, 215
HSL
214, 67%, 53%
HSB
214, 75%, 84%
CMYK
75, 43, 0, 16
LAB
51, 3, -55
LCH
51, 55, 273
OKLCH
0.59, 0.16, 257
XYZ
21, 20, 67
LUV
51, -25, -82
HWB
214, 21%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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