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
377BD2
RGB
55, 123, 210
HSL
214, 63%, 52%
HSB
214, 74%, 82%
CMYK
74, 41, 0, 18
LAB
51, 1, -52
LCH
51, 52, 271
OKLCH
0.58, 0.15, 256
XYZ
20, 20, 64
LUV
51, -25, -78
HWB
214, 22%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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