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
3684DA
RGB
54, 132, 218
HSL
211, 69%, 53%
HSB
211, 75%, 85%
CMYK
75, 39, 0, 15
LAB
54, -2, -52
LCH
54, 52, 268
OKLCH
0.61, 0.15, 253
XYZ
22, 22, 69
LUV
54, -27, -79
HWB
211, 21%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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