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Azure

#0480EC

A balanced, vivid azure — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
0480EC
RGB
4, 128, 236
HSL
208, 97%, 47%
HSB
208, 98%, 93%
CMYK
98, 46, 0, 7
LAB
52, 3, -64
LCH
52, 64, 272
OKLCH
0.60, 0.19, 253
XYZ
23, 22, 82
LUV
52, -29, -97
HWB
208, 2%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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