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
048EB5
RGB
4, 142, 181
HSL
193, 96%, 36%
HSB
193, 98%, 71%
CMYK
98, 22, 0, 29
LAB
54, -22, -30
LCH
54, 37, 234
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 226
XYZ
18, 23, 47
LUV
54, -38, -42
HWB
193, 2%, 29%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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