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
3980AC
RGB
57, 128, 172
HSL
203, 50%, 45%
HSB
203, 67%, 67%
CMYK
67, 26, 0, 33
LAB
51, -12, -31
LCH
51, 33, 248
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 239
XYZ
17, 19, 42
LUV
51, -27, -44
HWB
203, 22%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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