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
047FD5
RGB
4, 127, 213
HSL
205, 96%, 43%
HSB
205, 98%, 84%
CMYK
98, 40, 0, 16
LAB
51, -4, -53
LCH
51, 53, 265
OKLCH
0.58, 0.16, 249
XYZ
20, 20, 66
LUV
51, -30, -80
HWB
205, 2%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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