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
3A7FCD
RGB
58, 127, 205
HSL
212, 60%, 52%
HSB
212, 72%, 80%
CMYK
72, 38, 0, 20
LAB
52, -2, -48
LCH
52, 48, 268
OKLCH
0.59, 0.14, 254
XYZ
20, 20, 61
LUV
52, -26, -72
HWB
212, 23%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Dodger Blue
#1E90FF
Denim
#1560BD
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Azure
#007FFF
Cornflower
#6495ED
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