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
048A9E
RGB
4, 138, 158
HSL
188, 95%, 32%
HSB
188, 97%, 62%
CMYK
97, 13, 0, 38
LAB
52, -27, -20
LCH
52, 33, 217
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 213
XYZ
15, 21, 36
LUV
52, -38, -26
HWB
188, 2%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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