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
3989E5
RGB
57, 137, 229
HSL
212, 77%, 56%
HSB
212, 75%, 90%
CMYK
75, 40, 0, 10
LAB
56, -1, -55
LCH
56, 55, 269
OKLCH
0.63, 0.16, 254
XYZ
25, 24, 78
LUV
56, -28, -84
HWB
212, 22%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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