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
048AC8
RGB
4, 138, 200
HSL
199, 96%, 40%
HSB
199, 98%, 78%
CMYK
98, 31, 0, 22
LAB
54, -14, -42
LCH
54, 44, 251
OKLCH
0.60, 0.13, 239
XYZ
20, 22, 58
LUV
54, -35, -61
HWB
199, 2%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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