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
377DBA
RGB
55, 125, 186
HSL
208, 54%, 47%
HSB
208, 70%, 73%
CMYK
70, 33, 0, 27
LAB
50, -7, -39
LCH
50, 40, 260
OKLCH
0.57, 0.12, 248
XYZ
18, 19, 49
LUV
50, -26, -58
HWB
208, 22%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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