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
3778CA
RGB
55, 120, 202
HSL
213, 58%, 50%
HSB
213, 73%, 79%
CMYK
73, 41, 0, 21
LAB
49, 1, -50
LCH
49, 50, 271
OKLCH
0.57, 0.14, 256
XYZ
19, 19, 58
LUV
49, -24, -74
HWB
213, 22%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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