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
3E82DB
RGB
62, 130, 219
HSL
214, 69%, 55%
HSB
214, 72%, 86%
CMYK
72, 41, 0, 14
LAB
53, 1, -53
LCH
53, 53, 271
OKLCH
0.61, 0.15, 256
XYZ
23, 22, 70
LUV
53, -25, -80
HWB
214, 24%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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