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
367DBC
RGB
54, 125, 188
HSL
208, 55%, 47%
HSB
208, 71%, 74%
CMYK
71, 34, 0, 26
LAB
50, -7, -40
LCH
50, 41, 261
OKLCH
0.57, 0.12, 248
XYZ
18, 19, 50
LUV
50, -26, -59
HWB
208, 21%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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