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
3785CF
RGB
55, 133, 207
HSL
209, 61%, 51%
HSB
209, 73%, 81%
CMYK
73, 36, 0, 19
LAB
53, -5, -46
LCH
53, 46, 264
OKLCH
0.60, 0.14, 250
XYZ
21, 22, 62
LUV
53, -28, -69
HWB
209, 22%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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