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
047DD9
RGB
4, 125, 217
HSL
206, 96%, 43%
HSB
206, 98%, 85%
CMYK
98, 42, 0, 15
LAB
51, -2, -56
LCH
51, 56, 268
OKLCH
0.58, 0.17, 251
XYZ
20, 20, 68
LUV
51, -30, -84
HWB
206, 2%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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