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
0484A0
RGB
4, 132, 160
HSL
191, 95%, 32%
HSB
191, 98%, 63%
CMYK
98, 17, 0, 37
LAB
50, -23, -24
LCH
50, 33, 226
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 220
XYZ
15, 19, 36
LUV
50, -36, -32
HWB
191, 2%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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