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
3884BE
RGB
56, 132, 190
HSL
206, 54%, 48%
HSB
206, 71%, 75%
CMYK
71, 31, 0, 25
LAB
52, -9, -38
LCH
52, 39, 256
OKLCH
0.59, 0.12, 245
XYZ
19, 21, 52
LUV
52, -28, -56
HWB
206, 22%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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