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
048EA5
RGB
4, 142, 165
HSL
189, 95%, 33%
HSB
189, 98%, 65%
CMYK
98, 14, 0, 35
LAB
54, -27, -22
LCH
54, 34, 219
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 215
XYZ
17, 22, 39
LUV
54, -39, -28
HWB
189, 2%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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