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
3980EA
RGB
57, 128, 234
HSL
216, 81%, 57%
HSB
216, 76%, 92%
CMYK
76, 45, 0, 8
LAB
53, 6, -61
LCH
53, 61, 276
OKLCH
0.61, 0.18, 259
XYZ
24, 22, 81
LUV
53, -25, -94
HWB
216, 22%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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