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
0482E1
RGB
4, 130, 225
HSL
206, 97%, 45%
HSB
206, 98%, 88%
CMYK
98, 42, 0, 12
LAB
53, -2, -58
LCH
53, 58, 268
OKLCH
0.60, 0.17, 251
XYZ
22, 21, 74
LUV
53, -31, -87
HWB
206, 2%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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