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
0481E2
RGB
4, 129, 226
HSL
206, 97%, 45%
HSB
206, 98%, 89%
CMYK
98, 43, 0, 11
LAB
52, -1, -59
LCH
52, 59, 269
OKLCH
0.60, 0.17, 251
XYZ
22, 21, 75
LUV
52, -30, -88
HWB
206, 2%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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