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
0481E0
RGB
4, 129, 224
HSL
206, 96%, 45%
HSB
206, 98%, 88%
CMYK
98, 42, 0, 12
LAB
52, -2, -58
LCH
52, 58, 268
OKLCH
0.60, 0.17, 251
XYZ
21, 21, 73
LUV
52, -30, -87
HWB
206, 2%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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