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
3886DA
RGB
56, 134, 218
HSL
211, 69%, 54%
HSB
211, 74%, 85%
CMYK
74, 39, 0, 15
LAB
54, -2, -51
LCH
54, 51, 267
OKLCH
0.61, 0.15, 253
XYZ
23, 23, 70
LUV
54, -28, -77
HWB
211, 22%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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