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
3683CC
RGB
54, 131, 204
HSL
209, 60%, 51%
HSB
209, 74%, 80%
CMYK
74, 36, 0, 20
LAB
53, -5, -45
LCH
53, 46, 264
OKLCH
0.60, 0.13, 250
XYZ
21, 21, 60
LUV
53, -28, -68
HWB
209, 21%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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